Environmental Law

Environmental Law by Dr. Gurdip Singhstands as an authoritative commentary on the subject. This new third edition has been thoroughly revised, updated, and enlarged with the latest case law, encompassing all significant changes in environmental law since the publication of the last edition.

The book delves into the constitutional status of the environment and addresses the latest developments in environmental jurisprudence. Covering topics such as sustainable development, legal regulations of hazardous substances, and the protection of air, water, forests, wildlife, and biodiversity, it provides comprehensive insight. Furthermore, it examines, analyses, and evaluates specialised environmental legislation adopted in India, aiming not only to prevent pollution but also to enhance environmental protection. Clear outlines of the shortcomings and loopholes in environmental legislation are provided.

Special emphasis is placed on the National Green Tribunal, analysing its establishment and future courses of action. Additionally, the book scrutinises biodiversity laws in India.

In the realm of Environmental Law, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, introduced amendments to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981; the Environment Protection Act, 1986; the Forest Act, 1927; and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1994. This edition covers all these amendments, alongside recent changes introduced by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024.

The book proves indispensable for graduate and postgraduate students of environmental law, researchers, advocates, judges, NGOs working in environmental protection, officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and anyone interested in acquiring knowledge on the subject.

Table of Contents

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
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Part I - General

1. Introduction
2. Sustainable Development
3. The Environment and the Constitution of India

Part II - Public Interest Litigation and Liability

4. Role of Public Interest Litigation in Environmental Protection
5. Legal Regulation of Hazardous Substances

Part III - Statutory Provisions Relating to Different Kinds of Pollution

6. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
7. Water Pollution Control
8. Air Pollution Control
9. Noise Pollution Control
10. National Green Tribunal
11. Legal Protection of Forests
12. Legal Protection of Wildlife
13. Legal Protection of Biological Diversity
    Subject Index