Meet Our Team
Dr. Tarini Mehta
Founding Executive Partner
Dr. Tarini Mehta is a Professor, Advocate and ESG consultant with global expertise in environmental, international, and contract laws. She has held senior academic roles at O.P. Jindal Global University, as well as advised and worked with institutions such as the UK Focal Point for the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, Normandy Chair for Peace, and the International Bar Association.
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M.C. Mehta
Founding Partner
mcmehta@tmehtaandpartners.com
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 groundbreaking 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.
Awards
2016
Padma Shri
1998
People of the Year Award, LIMCA Book of Records
1997
Vasundhara, Rotary Club of Dombivali Midtown.
1996
Goldman Environmental Prize
1993
The Great Son of the Soil Award
1998
Kerry Rydberg Award for Environmental Activism
1997
Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service
1997
Rotary Manav Seva Award
1997
Seva Shree Samman, for Social and environment work
1993
UNEP Global 500 Award
advisory board
Prof. Nicholas A. Robinson
Prof. Kirk W. Junker
Prof. Armin Rosencranz
Prof. Kelly Alley
Prof. Dr. Abhiroop Chowdhury
Prof. Aliya Naz
Surangana Basu
Surangana Basu is a dynamic and accomplished legal professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across corporate, compliance, and real estate law. With an academic foundation built on a Master of Business Laws from NLSIU Bangalore and a B.A. LL.B from the University of Calcutta, she has also cleared the Executive level of the Company Secretary (CS) course. Ms. Basu has held senior legal roles across prominent organizations such as Mirus Global Real Estate, MasTec Quadgen Wireless LLP, Aakash Educational Services Limited, and Coax Assets Management. Her responsibilities have spanned complex contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, corporate legal advisory, litigation management, and policy drafting.
Her extensive experience includes drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial and real estate agreements such as NDAs, master service agreements, subcontracting agreements, lease and license deeds, and property conveyance instruments. She is proficient in corporate due diligence, managing statutory obligations, and interfacing with government authorities for registrations and compliance. Ms. Basu is also adept in conducting property title verification and providing due diligence reports for real estate transactions. She has also served as a liaison with international legal teams for cross-border compliance. Her litigation experience covers consumer disputes as well as commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions. A certified professional in DRA Training from IIBF, she is also adept at handling cases under the SARFAESI Act and has contributed to the development and implementation of company-wide legal compliance frameworks. Ms. Basu brings a well-rounded, multi-jurisdictional legal perspective and a collaborative approach to every engagement, thereby ensuring alignment of legal strategies with business goals.
Divita Vashisht
