Indian Mining Law: A Critical Review (Part-II)
n Part-II of the post, the author talks about the concept of ‘social license to operate’ and the proposals for strengthening Mining Laws for sustainable and efficient Land Use.
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Indian Mining Law: A Critical Review (Part-I)
In this post, the author seeks to critically analyse the legal framework for mining in India. In doing so, the author proposes a change that may be made in the law for enhancing its ability to ensure sustainability in the sector.
The Law of State Responsibility: Concerns Presented by Contemporary Environmental Law In Its Application
This essay was awarded the 1st Position at the IDIA-TCLF National Essay Writing Competition, 2021, on the theme, “Intersection of Environment and the Law: Analyzing the Evolving Legal Regime”. The essay focuses upon the challenges presented by contemporary environmental law issues in the application of the law of state responsibility under international law.
EIA and Public Participation in India: Shortcomings and Way Forward
This essay was awarded the 3rd Position at the IDIA-TCLF National Essay Writing Competition, 2021, on the theme,”Intersection of Environment and the Law: Analyzing the Evolving Legal Regime”. In this essay, the authors have attempted to highlight the various shortcomings in the EIA and Public Participation regime in India, particularly focusing upon the Draft EIA Notification, 2020.
Climate Positive as an Instrumentality for Climate Justice: Progress & Lessons from the Pandemic
In this post, the author seeks to explore climate positive actions and further establish them as crucial to realisation of climate justice principles, especially in the context of the experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic.