Environmental Law in India by P Leelakrishnan – 7th Edition 2025

Description

Environmental Law in India, 7th edition offers a comprehensive and exhaustive coverage of this field of law. The book addresses the constitutional mandate for environmental protection, judicial review of environmental decisions, the Bhopal gas tragedy and related litigation, environmental impact assessment, and public participation in the assessment process. The work provides a qualitative analysis of relevant laws, referencing international conventions and the evolving jurisprudence shaped by the judiciary.

This book discusses the subject with a comparative analysis approach, offering perspectives from different jurisdictions and includes updates on all relevant case law, and critical analysis of landmark judgments from India’s constitutional courts. References to essential international treaties and conventions pertinent to environmental law have been incorporated in the book. It serves as a valuable reference for a wide range of readers including students, lawyers, judges, social activists, environmentalists, and researchers.

Key Features:

• Updates on changes in law and jurisprudence in India since the last edition
• Examines the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) role in providing expert review and reducing court burdens
• Chapter 7 outlines the Supreme Court’s perspective on the NGT, highlighting its efficiency as a review institution
• Includes updates on all latest legislation and provides information about recent Rules and Amendments including Ecomark Rules, 2024; Environment Protection (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024