Environmental Law in India (Seventh Edition)

Environmental Law in India (Seventh Edition) by P. Leelakrishnan is a leading treatise that offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal principles governing environmental protection and sustainable development in India. Combining constitutional law, statutory provisions, judicial precedents, and international environmental principles, the book provides readers with a thorough understanding of the country’s evolving environmental jurisprudence.The book extensively covers the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Forest (Conservation) Act, Wildlife (Protection) Act, biodiversity laws, environmental impact assessment (EIA), hazardous waste management, climate change governance, public trust doctrine, precautionary principle, polluter pays principle, and sustainable development. It also examines the role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), public interest litigation, environmental clearances, and judicial activism in environmental protection.Supported by landmark Supreme Court and High Court decisions, this edition bridges legal theory with practical application and contemporary environmental challenges. It is an invaluable resource for LL.B. and LL.M. students, judicial service aspirants, advocates, environmental consultants, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and professionals involved in environmental governance and compliance.With its analytical approach and updated legal developments, this book remains an essential reference for studying and practicing environmental law in India.