ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Our firm prioritizes environmental interests and provides legal services related to environmental law, including compliances, credits, and grants. Our team specializes in various relevant laws such as the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Biological Diversity, 2002, Indian Forest Act, 1927, and Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. We offer guidance to both domestic and international clients on India’s comprehensive environmental laws, such as recycling, hazardous waste management, water and air pollution, forest and timber regulations, and handling of chemicals.
Our team assists clients with regulatory compliances, enforcement actions, and civil litigation related to environmental and natural resources law. We cater to businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, sole proprietorships, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates, governmental entities, individuals, and trade associations in litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters. We collaborate with other attorneys and international firms to serve clients with environmental legal issues nationwide.
In addition, we help clients conduct environmental due diligence audits to evaluate environmental risks associated with acquisition of production/manufacturing sites and predevelopment assets in India. We also advise our clients and assist them in coordinating with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and the Central Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Our team has extensive experience in handling cases with the National Green Tribunal, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.