Renewable Energy — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India (1996)

1996

While not directly on renewable energy, this landmark case established the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' in Indian environmental jurisprudence. These…

Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. v. Adani Power Ltd. (2014)

2014

This case, though primarily about power purchase agreements (PPAs) and regulatory powers, highlights the complexities of the electricity sector, including tariff determination and…

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (various judgments on environmental pollution)

Ongoing

The series of M.C. Mehta cases, particularly those related to air pollution in Delhi, have consistently pushed for cleaner technologies and fuels. These judgments, by highlighting…