#Renewable Energy

Rajasthan High Court rules that rights accrued under the Solar Policy 2019, including electricity duty exemptions, cannot be retrospectively revoked for projects already commissioned. The judgment reinforces the enforceability of policy incentives against arbitrary state amendments, impacting renewable energy investors and public-private partnerships.

The Competition Commission of India found that the solar power bidding process did not constitute abuse of dominance because the tender design permitted open participation, the relevant market was properly defined to exclude non-solar energy sources, and no anti-competitive conduct was demonstrated by Adani or SECI. This sets a critical precedent for renewable energy procurement, affirming that market structure and transparent bidding protocols can preclude dominance concerns even with major players.

ITAT Delhi clarifies that income from Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) is directly linked to the eligible business of power sale and qualifies for deduction under Section 80IA. The ruling sets a precedent for infrastructure financing, ensuring tax benefits for renewable energy projects where RECs are part of the revenue stream.

Madras High Court dismisses a writ petition after police confirm restoration of order at a 100 MW solar project, reinforcing that state authorities must proactively safeguard lawful infrastructure from unlawful disruptions. The ruling clarifies that police protection is not merely reactive but a mandatory duty under constitutional writ jurisdiction.