Environmental Law

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Description
Environmental Law by Dr. Gurdip Singh is an authoritative commentary on the subject. The first eidition of the book was a grand success. The book has now been thoroughly revised, updated and enlarged with the latest case law. It takes into account all the important changes that have taken place in environmental law since the publication of the last edition.
The book examines te constitutional status of environmental and deals with the latest changes in environmental jurisprudence. It covers sustainable development, legal regulations of hazardous substances, environmental protection, protection of air, water, forests, wildlife and biodiversity. It elaborates, analyses and evaluates the specialised environmental legislation adopted in India not only to preven pollution but also to protect and improve the environment. The shortcoming and loopholes in the environmental legislations have been clearly spelt out in the book.
The book lays special emphasis on the National Green Tribunal. It analyses the need behind the establishment of the Tribunal and the future course of action. The books also analyses the law related to biodiversity in India.
•    Important case-law indicated by Case Pilot
•    Important statues indicated by Statute Pilot
•    Discussion Forum to post comments, discuss issues and explore ideas.
•    SCC online Blog to stay updated on recent developments in this area.
•    Useful Links feature to get access to a compilation of free resources.
The book will prove to be indispensable for graduate and postgraduate students of environmental law, researchers, advocates, judges, NGOs working in the area of environmental protection, officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestsand Climate Change and those interested in acquiring knowledge of the subject.
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Part I : General
1.    Introduction
2.    Sustainable Development
3.    Environment and the Constitution of India
Part I : 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 Wild Life
13.  Legal Protection of Biological Diversity
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