ABSTRACT
The proliferation of hazardous waste poses significant environmental and public health risks, necessitating robust regulatory frameworks to address its importation and disposal. India, as a rapidly developing economy, faces escalating challenges in managing hazardous waste, exacerbated by global trade dynamics and the influx of waste from foreign sources. In response, India has enacted stringent anti-dumping laws to mitigate the adverse impacts of hazardous waste dumping.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of anti-dumping laws in India, focusing on their application to hazardous waste importation. It examines the legal framework governing anti-dumping measures, including relevant statutes, regulations, and international agreements. Furthermore, it analyzes the enforcement mechanisms and institutional arrangements for monitoring and regulating hazardous waste imports.
Key considerations such as the definition of hazardous waste, criteria for determining dumping, and assessment of injury to domestic industries are explored within the context of anti-dumping investigations. The paper also evaluates the effectiveness of anti-dumping measures in deterring illegal waste disposal practices and safeguarding the environment. This study also highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with enforcing anti-dumping laws in the context of hazardous waste management.
This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable waste management by elucidating the role of anti-dumping laws in safeguarding environmental integrity and promoting circular economy principles. It underscores the imperative for comprehensive and coordinated efforts at the national and global levels to address the complex challenges posed by hazardous waste proliferation in an increasingly interconnected world.