Our Team

Shri M.C. Mehta

Patron

Advocate Mahesh Chander Mehta is a distinguished advocate who has dedicated his career to public interest litigation. His advocacy for environmental justice, especially in high-profile cases concerning pollution and industrial regulation, has earned him international recognition. His leadership and expertise continue to drive significant changes in environmental policy and legal compliance worldwide. For his immense contribution to environmental law he has received a number of awards and accolades, such as the Padma Shri, Magsaysay Award and the UNEP Global 500 Award, to name a few.

notable cases

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1985)

Oleum Gas Leak Case

This landmark case led the Supreme Court to establish strict guidelines on the safety of hazardous industries, compelling the closure of unsafe factories and setting up environmental safety measures.

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1996)

Ganga Pollution Case

Advocate Mehta’s petition resulted in stringent regulations to control industrial effluents, particularly tannery waste, from polluting the Ganga River.
M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu (1997)

Tannery Pollution Case

This case led to the closure of several polluting tanneries and set the stage for policies around better effluent management in India.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1996)

Taj Mahal Preservation Case

Advocate Mehta’s petition to prevent industrial pollution around the Taj Mahal resulted in significant pollution control orders to protect the monument.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1984)

Lead-Free Gasoline Case

This case led to a ground-breaking shift, mandating the use of lead-free gasoline in India, marking a critical step towards reducing air pollution
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India (1989)

Groundwater Pollution Case

The Court ordered closure and clean-up of chemical industries polluting groundwater in Bichhri village, reinforcing strict liability for hazardous waste disposal.
Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

Tamil Nadu Tanneries Case

This case invoked the Precautionary and Polluter Pays Principles, mandating compensation and better regulation of tanneries causing water pollution in Tamil Nadu.
S. Jagannathan v. Union of India (1997)

Prawn Farming Regulation Case

The Court imposed restrictions on commercial aquaculture in coastal areas to prevent ecological damage, particularly from unregulated shrimp farming.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1992)

Environmental Education Case

The Supreme Court directed inclusion of environmental education as a compulsory subject in schools to promote awareness and sustainable practices.

Dr. Tarini Mehta

Managing Trustee

Dr. Tarini Mehta is a GARP SCR-certified Strategic Environmental and Climate Law and Policy Specialist with over 12 years of experience in Academia, Public Policy, Government Advisory, and NGO sectors. Dr. Mehta is known for driving Sustainability Initiatives, advising on policy frameworks and regulatory compliance, and research projects with global institutions, with a track record of fostering stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors to implement policies and enhance regulatory compliance. She has led and managed sustainability initiatives, as well as collaborative projects on climate and environmental policies, in both academic and governmental settings, emphasizing resource conservation and energy efficiency.

Dr. Mehta has held senior academic roles at O.P. Jindal Global University, as well as advised and worked with the UK Focal Point for the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, Normandy Chair for Peace, Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action, and the International Bar Association, among others. She is proficient in International and National legal frameworks, with a particular focus on Environmental, Climate, Human Rights and ESG frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDSB, IFRS Sustainability Standards, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, and BRSR.

Education

Dr. Mehta holds a Doctorate in International Environmental Law from Pace University (US), an LLM from the University of Cambridge (UK), LLB from the University of Warwick (UK), and a BA in Philosophy (Hons.) from the University of Delhi. Her specialized certifications in Sustainability and Climate Risk from the Global Association of Risk Professionals, Sustainable Finance from Deloitte Singapore, and ESG Risks and Opportunities from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, further reinforce her leadership in sustainability and compliance initiatives.

Divita Vashisht

Programme Manager
Divita Vashisht holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Jindal Global Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Delhi. She has litigation experience in environmental law, property law and consumer and medical negligence matters, having handled matters before the National Green Tribunal, High Court of Delhi, and district courts across Delhi NCR. Her areas of expertise include Environmental Law, ESG Compliance and Civil/Commercial Disputes. Her experience has equipped her to address diverse strata of legal challenges under these domains.

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