Law and Environment

The struggle to protect the environment is a struggle to enhance democracy and extend the rule of law. There is a need to evolve new models for environmental legislation based on the notion of law as a programme of social action at micro level. This entail people’s participation and cooperation. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of environmental policies and legislations in India. Jain critically examines the latest legislations and studies how the trends in judicial decisions have influenced the development of this branch of law. The author also provides invaluable information on the recent national and international initiatives, and the important international conventions to which Indian is party. He examines the latest amendments and recent reforms for setting an agenda for the protection of environment and sustainable development, viz. Polluter pays and Precautionary principle, Public trust doctrine and Inter-generational equity, Right to wholesome environment, Rules framed under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, National Water Policy, 2002, Draft National environment Policy, 2004, National wild Life Action Plan 2002-2016, Recent Legislations e.g. The Biological Diversity Act 2002, The Plant Varieties and Farmers ‘Rights Act 2000, etc. International Conventions, Agreements and Protocols, corporate Liability for Environmental Damage, Bhopal Case-Recent Developments, M.C. Mehta Cases. The combination of lucid presentation, conceptual clarity, important cases, and theoretical elaboration make this book an authoritative and multi-dimensional account of environmental protection in India. T will be an indispensable handbook for students, academics, lawyers, activists, NGOs and everyone concerned with the protection and improvement of environment in any way.