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4th Semester LLB Unitary - Environmental Law - Notes, Question Papers and Syllabus

August 10, 2025 ,

Environmental Law

Subject Shall Be Taught By Incorporating The Recent Developments.

Unit I

The Concept Of Environment – Meaning And Definition Of Environment – Ecology – Ecosystems – Biosphere – Biomes – Ozone Depletion – Global Warming – Climatic Change – Need For Preservation And Conservation Of Environment – Ancient Indian Approaches To Environment – Environmental Degradation And Pollution – Kinds, Causes And Effects Of Pollution – Development And Environment – The Conflict Of Interest

Unit II

Remedies – Common Law Principles – Riparian Rights – Torts – Trespass – Negligence – Strict Liability – Relevant Provisions Of IPC, CrPC And CPC – Public Nuisance – Remedies Under Specific Relief Act – Reliefs Against Smoke And Noise
Constitution And Environment – Right To Environment – Role Of Judiciary On Protection Of Environment – Propounding Of New Principles – Strict & Absolute Liability – Sustainable Development – Polluter Pays – Precautionary – Public Trust

Unit III

Legislative Measures For Prevention, Control And Abatement Of Pollution – Pollution Control Boards – Authority Of The Central Government Under Environment Protection Act And Rules – Eco-Mark – Environment Impact Assessment – Laws On Protection Of Forest And Wildlife – Protection Of Biodiversity – National Green Tribunal’s Act – Land Conservation – Issues Relating To Construction And Mining

Unit IV

Recent Developments – Public Participation In Environmental Decision Making – Environment Information – Public Hearing – Public Interest Litigation – Corporate Liability To Protect Environment

Unit V

International Efforts For Environment Protection – Major Conventions, Declarations And Other International Measures
(The Course Shall Include A Study Of The Relevant Provisions Of The Constitution Of India, The Environment Protection Act Including The Environment Protection Rules, The Water Act, The Air Act, The Wildlife Protection Act, The Indian Forest Act, The Forest Conservation Act, The National Green Tribunal Act And The Relevant Provisions Of Code Of Criminal Procedure And The Indian Penal Code)

Suggested Readings

  • Vikas Vashishth – Law And Practice Of Environmental Laws In India

  • P. Leelakrishnan – Environmental Law In India

  • N. S. Kamboj – Control Of Noise Of Pollution

  • Paras Diwan – Studies On Environmental Cases

  • S. N. Jain – Pollution Control And The Law

  • Armin Rosencranz – Environmental Law And Its Policy In India