The researcher examines India`s waste management laws, particularly those dealing with plastic and biomedical waste, as well as successful practices in other jurisdictions. The aim is to provide sustainable alternatives for the correct disposal of this waste. This is accompanied by the review of relevant court decisions. Since there is a plethora of policies, cases, and laws, some of which are outdated, the document focuses on specific policies, laws, and rules that are currently being implemented or are to be implemented in the near future. Political Economy – Development: Electronic Journal on Public Service Delivery. Subscribe to this paid guide for more curated articles on this topic.