Sansa Law Desk

The Middle East is in active conflict. Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched military operations targeting Iran. Iran retaliated with hundreds of ballistic missiles and drone strikes, with the UAE among the countries affected. Lebanon has been drawn into active conflict with over 820 killed and nearly one million people displaced. The Strait of Hormuz — through which 20 per cent of global oil flows — has been directly impacted. This is not a distant cr

Environmental clearance under the Environmental Impact Assessment framework is a mandatory prerequisite for a wide range of industrial, infrastructure, and real estate projects in India. Governed by the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the EIA Notification, 2006, the framework requires project proponents to assess the potential environmental impacts of their projects, consult affected communities, and obtain prior approval from the relevant regulatory authority before com

Alternative Investment Funds have emerged as a significant channel for institutional and high net-worth investment in India. Regulated under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, AIFs have grown from a nascent asset class to a sector managing over Rs 12 lakh crore in commitments by 2025. The regulatory framework distinguishes between three categories of funds based on their investment strategy and the nature of their investee companies. Understanding the