(The Lawgical Junction and MJS Publishing House, 2025) Wasim Ahmad, Gaurav Gupta, Mohd. Tahir Husain
The exponential growth of electronic waste (e-waste) presents one of the
most pressing environmental and legal challenges of the 21st century.
This chapter explores the complex legal landscape governing sustainable
e-waste management through a dual lens: international frameworks,
particularly the Basel Convention and European Union directives, and
the evolving domestic regime in India. It analyzes the efficacy of current
regulations in addressing the environmental, health, and socio-economic
implications of e-waste, while also highlighting the gaps between
legislative intent and implementation. Emphasis is placed on the
principles of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), circular economy,
and sustainable development as key drivers for regulatory reform.
Furthermore, the chapter critically evaluates India’s E-Waste
(Management) Rules, 2022, examining their alignment with global best
practices and their capacity to operationalize sustainable waste
governance. By integrating doctrinal analysis with policy insights, this
study contributes to the discourse on harmonizing environmental
protection with technological progress, and offers forward-looking
recommendations for a robust and enforceable e-waste management
regime.
