Renewable Energy Mission — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)

1996

While not directly about renewable energy, this landmark judgment established the 'sustainable development' principle and the 'polluter pays' principle in Indian environmental…

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. v. Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission

2015

This case dealt with the interpretation and enforcement of Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). The Supreme Court upheld the power of regulatory commissions to impose RPOs and…

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. v. Solar Semiconductor Power Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.

2017

This case, decided by the Supreme Court, addressed issues related to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for solar projects and the sanctity of contracts in the renewable energy…