INTRODUCTION In India, the National Green Tribunal acts as an important player in Indian environmental regulation. The Supreme Court of India in its series of judgment highlighted the need of setti…
Environmental Law
Environmental law involves a series of laws, policies, and procedures enforced by various agencies with the goal of protecting the environment. It is concerned with the attempt to control pollution and the depletion of natural resources within a framework of sustainable development.
Absolute Liability: A journey from Strict Liability
Strict Liability and Absolute Liability The journey of the evolution of a legal principle cannot be better understood through the study of any other principle than of absolute liability principle. …
Polluter Pays Principle: An Economic Or A Legal Principle?
Introduction: Polluter Pays Principle is a globally well recognized and a much celebrated environmental law principle. The primary function of the Principle is that it helps in allocating the costs…
Role of Indian Judiciary in the evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence
Environmental law has seen considerable development in the last two decades in India. Most of the principles under which environmental law works in India come within this period. Role of Indian Jud…
A Comparative study of the approach employed by NGT and Judiciary in dealing with Environmental Cases
INTRODUCTION Environmental protection during the last few years has become not only a matter of national concern but also of global importance. It is now an established truth beyond all doubts that…
Environmental Law & the Indian Constitution
Environmental Law and the Indian Constitution Some important provisions Duty of the State ( Part IV) Part IV of the Constitution of India contains the directive principles of State policy. These di…
Law of Torts & Environment
Law of Torts and Environment Introduction Litigation related to environmental contamination and toxins has grown at a rapid pace, as businesses come under greater scrutiny for their environmental …
Law of Crimes & Environment
Law of Crimes and Environment Introduction Environmental crime refers to the violation of laws intended to protect the environment and human health. These laws govern air and water quality and dict…
Environmental Justice, Equity and Governance
Environmental Justice, Equity and Governance Introduction The term ‘environment’ can describe a limited area or the entire planet, even including a part of the outer space which surrounds it. The …
Environmental Protection Act,1986
THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986 (EPA) Introduction The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in the year 1986. It was enacted with the main objective to provide the protection and impro…