Energy Technology — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

While not directly about energy technology, this judgment significantly impacted mining leases for non-tribals in tribal areas, indirectly affecting coal mining and other resource…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has had a profound impact on forest conservation and environmental clearances for developmental projects, including…

Lafarge Umiam Mining Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

2011

This case dealt with the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework for environmental clearances and sustainable development. The Supreme Court emphasized the…