This book, titled environment, energy and Climate change covers cases and material in environmental law and topics related to energy and Climate change, broadly based on the syllabus prescribed by bci. It includes the important legal provisions, case-law and some recent developments. This book, unlike a typical reference-book has been written in an elementary manner with detailed summaries of case-law highlighting the facts, issues, contentions and order. The book covers the principles of international environmental law, international jurisprudence, relevant constitutional provisions, principles and case-law and the cases and material on law relating to water, air, forests, animals and biological diversity. The book includes discussion on climate change, sustainable development goals (SDGs) and National Green Tribunal (NDT) with summaries of important not orders. The book presents a relatively novel approach and would be useful for students interested in environment, energy and Climate change. Lecturers, researchers and practitioners may also find it useful. The simple approach may also interest students who are yet to enroll in law schools, as environmental Studies and Environmental Science are being widely taught even in schools.

A comprehensive text book for the students of law on Environmental Law, contains various chapters dealing with Environmental Problems and Policies, Environmental History, Environmental Protection Constitutional Obligation, Natural Resource Conservation Laws, Animal Welfare Laws, Legal Remedies for Environmental Problems, Civil Societies Environment, International Environmental Law, Region Specific Environmental Problems etc. We know very well that the earth does not belong to man but man belongs to the earth. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. Wordsworth said: Nature never did betray that heart that loved her. Pythagoras added by saying, for so long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace. For so long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, they who sow the seeds of murder and pain cannot reap joy and live. To reap joy and lead a healthy life, one needs to have a clean and healthy environment all around. The activities of persons which have impact on environment needs to be regulated and hence, 'Environmental Law' has emerged as one of the most important tool for protection, conservation and management of environment and its resources, while promoting development without destruction. There prevails a general opinion that there are no standard and comprehensive textbooks available on this subject, which has been included in the curriculum for legal education recently. The Books that are available now are either commentaries or critiques on the subject. The book contains an interesting analysis of the subject, which will certainly create an interest in learning the subject in depth and will cater not only to the requirements of the students of law but will also be useful for the Bench and the Bar as an introductory book containing summary of cases decided by the Supreme Court and High Courts on environmental issues. Apart from the legal fraternity, the book will also be of immense help to NGOs, environmentalists and other environmental law enforcing agencies.

Second Edition, contains extracts of comments on, significant judgments pronounced by Indian Judiciary on environment. Classified into six parts and comprising eighteen chapters, the Case book depicts the manner in which norms of environmental protection are evolved and tested in the social milieu of a fast developing country. The Case book highlights recent and updated case law pertaining to various aspects of environmental regime law of public nuisance, conservation of forest and other resources, coastal zone management, Constitutional mandates for environmental protection, control of pollution, judicial review of decisions affecting environment and impact assessment processes. The first edition of this book was very well received by teachers as well as students of law. This revised and updated second edition of environmental law Case book, with a qualitative analysis of the recent case law, is an asset for not only the students of law, but also for lawyers, judges, academicians, environmentalists and social activists.

Environmental Law ? An Introduction is an elementary level text book incorporating cases and material on environmental law as per the syllabus prescribed by Bar Council of India and followed in many law colleges and law universities across the country. Environmental Law being a compulsory course, the book is relevant for all law students, in both three-year and five-year courses.

The Environmental Law in India is a comprehensive and exhaustive publication on the field of Environmental Law. The Book exhaustively deals with the constitutional mandate for environmental protection, judicial review of decisions affecting environment, environment impact assessment and the public participation in the assessment process. The book extensively covers the law relating to this field along with necessary international conventions and Jurisprudence evolved by the Indian Judiciary and is a useful reference for practicing lawyers, academicians, law students, social activists and researchers. Key Features:The book covers all the legislative changes that has been introduced since the last edition.It incorporates the landmark judgments delivered by the constitutional courts.The changes made by the different Constitutional Amendment Acts have been incorporated.Reference to important International conventions and treaties have been duly made.Discussed the subject with comparative analysis approach and has explained the perspectives of different jurisdiction.This Edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the relevant and current landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and various High Courts.Up to date with the recent case laws and development since the last publication.Discusses the law that has been changed and its impact on the legal systemOverruled decisions have been checked and changes have been made accordingly.Includes an exhaustive discussion and critical dialogue on the landmark judgments as well as the legislative changes.

Environment and Wildlife Laws in India provides an insight into the laws, policies, practices and regulatory mechanisms that govern the environment, forests, wildlife and biodiversity of India. It studies the history and evolution of environmental laws in India and highlights certain international conventions and regulatory mechanisms in other countries. It also contains the latest developments and upcoming topics of interest in this subject. This book adheres to the prescribed syllabus for law students in India and has been written in a lucid, easy-to-understand manner. This will also prove valuable for academicians, lawyers, activists, NGOs, policy makers and anybody who is interested in learning about the regulatory regime governing the environment.

First published in 1913, this legal classic has held sway for the last several decades. Sarkar?s commentary on the Indian Evidence Act illustrates and explains the provisions of the Act in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner. Widely quoted in judgments of the Supreme Court as well as various High Courts, this legal classic is the most valuable resource on the subject. It is the most acclaimed and authoritative section wise commentary on the subject that traces and incorporates all judicial and legislative developments in India as well as common law jurisdictions such as Bangladesh, Singapore and Pakistan. The book is a standard reference for judges, advocates, law firms, judicial academies, police training academies, institutional libraries, students, teachers and researchers. Key Features: ? Covers emerging issues as well as latest legislative developments ? Includes important developments, especially in the area of evidence of electronic records, decisions relating to use of DNA for establishing or non-establishing the paternity a child and for other purposes and different paradigms of application of settled principles of law of evidence to different factual matrix ? Contains critical appraisal of judgments of Indian Courts that have led to the change and development in the legal position ? Critically examines the provisions relating to Evidence law not only in India but also in the countries like United Kingdom, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma and Ceylon

The promulgation of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) has led India into the league of nations having specialised Environmental Courts with combination of both judicial and technical members for effective adjudication of environmental disputes. The tribunal has become functional with its principal Bench at Delhi and other Benches at Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai. With increased invocation of jurisdiction of the Tribunal and transfer of cases from various High Courts to the Tribunal, a need was felt for a detailed reference book on this legislation. This book has been written with the specific intent to offer simple explanation of the provisions of the NGT Act. The relevant case laws of the Supreme Court, the High Courts and the NGT have been included as a part of the commentary to inform the readers about the judicial precedents on the said provisions. The book endeavours to reduce multiple references to different books for Bare Acts and rules on relevant environmental laws for the NGT Act by incorporating the rules framed under the NGT Act, important notifications issued under the NGT Act, the Bare Acts and rules framed under the seven statutes over which the Tribunal exercises its jurisdiction and international declarations. The book is the first commentary on the NGT Act and will certainly prove to be of significant assistance to the lawyers, academicians, activists, students and environmentally vigilant citizens of the country for better understanding of the NGT Act and effectively contribute towards a healthy environment.

The book analyses' and highlights the areas of interface between tort law and environmental law in the Indian context. The extent and ambit of engagement between, the two areas of law have been extensively discussed. It emphasizes the inadequacies and gaps within the existing legal liability instruments, establishes that within environmental law arena the boundaries between public and private law have blurred, and argues that civil liability instruments including tort law have a contemporary appeal and potential and can play a positive role to supplement the public law liability tools used to address environmental claims in India. The book shall be of great help to law students and professors, law universities/colleges, law practitioners in the area of environmental law et al.

This book is in response to the continuing demand of lawyers, activists and forest officers across the country to access the orders of the Supreme Court in the Godavarman case. The case, which started in 1995 and continues till this day has served to stir and awaken the environmental movement in the country. Across India, concerned individuals and groups are increasingly relying on the Court in order to protect forests and other natural habitats. Unfortunately, non-implementation and violations of the orders have greatly undermined the success of many of the initiatives. A major reason for the same is the lack of access to and ignorance of relevant orders and judgements of the Apex Court. Despite the plethora of decisions, most remain unreported or even if reported, are beyond the reach of local groups and activists. The present work therefore aims at filling this gap by providing lawyers, activists, organisations and most crucially, the forest department with up-to date judgements and orders (from 1996 to 2006) of the Supreme Court in the Godavarman case as well as the other major forest cases viz. the centre for Environmental Law.