Abstract: Even though Indore is one of India's cleanest cities by recognition, persistent and nagging issues still trouble city authorities when it comes to municipal solid waste management. The definitions and modes of waste disposal strategies crafted in Indore are assessed in this study based on the legal perspective of the implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and its affiliates. This study capitalizes on policy analysis and the stakeholders' points of view where such lacunae are brought out in the legal regime, extent of governance, and citizens' involvement. The conclusion reiterates the necessity of rigorous enforcement, involvement of the stakeholders, and bringing the program to the forefront in consonance with international goals for sustainability. Proposals centre around the development of legal responsibility, compliance, and community education for a sustainable future for the urban context.

Keywords: Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, Stakeholder Involvement, Legal Framework, Judicial Intervention, Regulatory Gap, Environment Legislation.