Environmental Law Notes and Study Materials
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This article provides Environmental Law Notes with case laws. As a learner, you can treat it as a free, online, self-paced course. If you are a competitive exam aspirant, you will find it especially useful for Judicial Service Exams, UPSC CSE Law Optional, and other law-related tests. And as a curious reader, these notes are sufficient for you to study, learn, or conduct research on environmental laws.
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Introduction to Environment and Environmental Law
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Introduction to Environment and Environmental Law | View Here |
| Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies | View Here |
| Important Case Laws on Environmental Law | View Here |
Fundamental Principles of Environmental Law
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Important Principles of Environmental Law | View Here |
| All about Public Trust Doctrine | View Here |
| Incorporation of Precautionary Principle in Environmental Legislation | View Here |
| Polluter Pays Principle in India | View Here |
| Application of Polluter Pays Principle In Indian Legal Jurisprudence | View Here |
| Role of Indian Judiciary in Upholding International Principles of Environmental Law | View Here |
| Sustainable Development | View Here |
| Principles of Sustainable Development | View Here |
International Perspective of Environmental Protection
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1992 | View Here |
| Montreal Protocol on the Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1987 | View Here |
| Vienna Convention for The Protection Of Ozone Layer, 1987 | View Here |
| Brundtland Commission and Brundtland Report [‘Our Common Future’] | View Here |
| Kyoto Protocol, 1997 and Mechanisms of Control | View Here |
| World Charter for Nature | View Here |
| AGENDA 21 and United Nations Conference on Environment and Development | View Here |
History and Development of Environmental Law in India
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| History of Environment Protection Ancient, Medieval and Modern India | View Here |
| Efficacy of Environment Protection Act, 1986 | View Here |
| Efficacy of Water Legislation in India | View Here |
| Efficacy of Air Legislation in India | View Here |
| Efficacy of Wildlife Protection Laws in India | View Here |
| Efficacy of Forest Legislation in India | View Here |
| Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 | View Here |
| Protection of Tribal Rights: An Effort Through Environmental Legislation | View Here |
| A Critique on Criminal Law Provisions on Environment Protection | View Here |
Protection of Environment under the Indian Constitution
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Protection of Environment under the Indian Constitution | View Here |
| Right to Clean and Healthy Environment under Indian Constitution: An Analysis | View Here |
Environment and the Judiciary
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Section 133 CrPC: A Critical Analysis | View Here |
| Role of National Green Tribunal in Environment Protection | View Here |
| Role of Judiciary in Environment Protection | View Here |
| Role of Public Interest Litigation in Environmental Protection | View Here |
| Nature and Scope of Environmental Torts in India | View Here |
| The emergence of Noise Pollution Jurisprudence in India | View Here |
| Role of Judiciary in Preventing Noise Pollution | View Here |
| Role of Judiciary in Preventing Air Pollution | View Here |
| Jurisdiction, Powers and Functions of National Green Tribunal | View Here |
Case Laws
Important Environmental Laws
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Laws Relating to Reserved Forests, Village Forests, and Protected Forests in India | View Here |
| The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 | View Here |
| Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 | View Here |
| Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 | View Here |
Related Articles
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Functions of the State Pollution Control Boards | View Here |
| Are Environmental Laws a wallpaper to conceal Human Greed? | View Here |
| An Overview on Vizag Gas Leakage Incident | View Here |
| Environmental Considerations of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy | View Here |
| Bio-Medical Waste – An Indian Perspective (Environmental Law) | View Here |
| Environmental Law and Policy: Perspectives, Realities and Futuristic Tendencies | View Here |
| Jallikattu and Animals Rights in India | View Here |
| Publici Juris: A Legal Perspective | View Here |
| Are Wild Animals the Sole Property of the Government? | View Here |
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This post was first published on 11th May 2021 and has been updated from time to time.
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