Introduction to Environmental Law

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Description
Environmental law has succeeded in unshackling man's right to life and personal liberty from the clutches of common law theory of individual ownership. Examining the matter from the constitutional point of view, it would be reasonable to hold that the enjoyment of life and its attainments and fulfillment guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution embraces the protection and preservation of nature's gifts without (which) life cannot be enjoyed. There can be no reason why practice of violent extinguishment of life alone would be regarded as violative of Article 21 of the Constitution, The slow poisoning by the polluted atmosphere caused by environmental pollution and spoliation should also be regarded as amounting to violation of Article 21 of the Constitution.
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Contents
Part I - Environmental Problems And Policies
1.    Environmental Law and Ecology - An Introduction
2.    Environmental Problems & Factors Responsible
3.    Environmental Problems - Social and Economic Effects
4.    Environmental Policies
Part II - Environmental History
5.    History of Environmental Protection in India
Part III - Environmental Protection & Constitutional Obligation
6.    Environmental Protection - Constitutional Obligation
7.    Fundamental Right to Live in a Healthy Environment - Judicial Activism in India
8.    "Principles and Doctrines Evolved By Supreme Court for Protection of Environment"
9.    The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
10.  Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
11.  The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 - Rules and Notification
12.  Land Pollution - Law Relating to Management of Wastes
13.  Noise Pollution - Legal Control
Part V - Natural Resource Conservation Laws
14.  The Indian Forest Act 1927
15.  The Forest Conservation Act, 1980
16.  The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
17.  Ground Water Conservation
Part VI - Animal Welfare Laws
18.  Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
19.  Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Part VII - Legal Remedies for Environmental Problems
20.  Environmental Problems - Tort Law Remedies
21.  Environmental Problems - Criminal Law Remedies
22.  Environmental Problems - Constitutional Law Remedies
23.  Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
24.  The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
25.  The National Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997
Part VIII - Civil Societies & Environment
26.  Civil Societies and Environmental Management
Part IX - International Environmental Law
27.  Fundamental Principles of International Environmental Law
28.  Multilateral Environmental Agreements
Part X - Region Specific Environmental Problems
29.  Environmental Problems in Tamil Nadu
30.  Environmental Policy of Government of Tamil Nadu
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Author Details
S. Shanthakumar, M.L., Asst. Professor of Law, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (Chattisgarh), Former, Lecturer Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Chennai
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