Trilegal, SAM, Goodwin Procter, Akin Gump act on SUN Mobility’s fundraise from Helios Climate, ETLegalWorld

Trilegal, SAM, Goodwin Procter, Akin Gump act on SUN Mobility’s fundraise from Helios Climate, ETLegalWorld

Illustrative: Assembly of EV battery packs Indian law firm Trilegal advised SUN Mobility on its $60 million fundraise from Helios Climate in partnership with the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG). The investment round brings the total capital raised by the company over the past year to approximately $135 million. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Goodwin Procter…

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The day after Cyclone Phailin hit Chatrapur in Ganjam district, Odisha in 2013. (Partha Paul)

Why the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change opens the window for a new, restorative vision of environmental law in India

After the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its historic advisory opinion on climate change on July 23, much of the focus has been on what the court said on emissions, human rights, and financial reparations. But a profound thread runs through the judgment, which has been brought into sharper focus in the separate opinion…

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Climate and Governance Reforms, ETLegalWorld

Climate and Governance Reforms, ETLegalWorld

India Legal & Regulatory Highlights 1. Supreme Court Registry Reforms & Judicial AccessEffective July 14, the Supreme Court registry began opening every Saturday (10 AM–1 PM) to reduce backlogs and increase access, as per the Amendment Rules notified under G.S.R. 385(E).Analysis: A commendable move improving procedural access. Yet, without matching judicial capacity and tech infrastructure,…

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Youth Plaintiffs Challenge Trump Administration's Climate Policies in Landmark Case, ETLegalWorld

Youth Plaintiffs Challenge Trump Administration’s Climate Policies in Landmark Case, ETLegalWorld

Is “drill, baby, drill” compatible with “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”? That’s the question a federal judge in Montana will weigh this September, as a group of young Americans sues the Trump administration — arguing its aggressive fossil fuel agenda is not only accelerating climate change but violating their constitutional rights. Courts worldwide…

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