International & Indian Environmental Laws by Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Rattan provides a comprehensive and structured study of environmental law at both global and domestic levels. The book systematically examines international environmental principles, treaties, and institutions, alongside a detailed treatment of Indian constitutional, statutory, and regulatory frameworks governing environmental protection. Covering pollution control, natural resources, forest rights, waste management, environmental liability, and the functioning of the National Green Tribunal, the text integrates doctrinal analysis with contemporary legal developments, including provisions under new criminal laws relating to environmental protection. Designed as an academic and professional reference, the book presents environmental law as an evolving and interdisciplinary field responsive to ecological crises.
Key Features:
- Detailed exposition of international environmental law and global environmental governance
- Comprehensive treatment of Indian environmental statutes and regulatory mechanisms
- Dedicated chapters on water pollution, air pollution, ozone-depleting substances, and waste management
- Analysis of constitutional provisions relating to environmental protection in India
- Coverage of Public Liability Insurance Law and compensatory afforestation framework
- In-depth discussion on forest-dwelling community rights over forest land and resources
- Examination of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures
- Study of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 and environmental adjudication
- Incorporation of provisions from Indian new criminal laws dealing with environmental offences
This book is particularly valuable for LLB and LLM students, judiciary aspirants, environmental law researchers, academicians, policy analysts, and legal practitioners engaged in environmental litigation and regulatory compliance. It also serves as a useful reference for civil services aspirants and professionals working in environmental governance and sustainability sectors.