Environment
Law
For
MJPRU / GJUM / CCSU / MSU / Others
Unit I: Introduction to Environmental Law and Basic Concepts
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Meaning and Definition of Environment
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Concept of Pollution: Kinds, Sources, and Consequences
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Scope and Importance of Environmental Laws
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Historical Background and Evolution of Environmental Law in India
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Ancient Indian Philosophy relating to Environment Protection
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Environmental Ethics
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Current Environmental Problems and Challenges
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Environment and Development
Unit II: Constitutional Framework and Core Environmental Principles
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Constitutional Provisions for Environmental Protection: Article 14, 19, 21 (Fundamental Rights)
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Directive Principles of State Policy and Environmental Protection
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Fundamental Duties and Environmental Responsibility
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Distribution of Legislative Powers concerning Environmental Matters
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Polluter Pays Principle
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Precautionary Principle
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Public Trust Doctrine
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Sustainable Development
Unit III: Major Environmental Legislations: Pollution Control Acts
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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: Definitions, Salient Features, Authorities (Composition, Powers, Functions), Mechanism to Control Pollution, Sanctions, Water Conservation and Management
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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: Definitions, Salient Features, Authorities (Composition, Powers, Functions), Mechanism to Control Pollution, Sanctions
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The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: Definition of 'Environment', Salient Features, Authorities (Composition, Powers, Functions), Mechanism to Control Environmental Pollution, Sanctions
Unit IV: Addressing Specific Environmental Challenges and Related Laws
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Control of Noise Pollution: Legal and Judicial Frameworks
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Forest and Wildlife Protection: The Forest Act, 1927, Conservation of Forests, Wildlife, and Biological Diversity
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Waste Management: E-waste Management, Plastic Pollution
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Climate Change: Legal and Policy Responses
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Disaster Management: Environmental Aspects
Unit V: Judicial Remedies, Adjudication, and International Environmental Law
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Environmental Protection
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Environmental Protection Under Law of Tort
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Environmental Offences Under Criminal Law: Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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National Green Tribunal (NGT): Powers, Functions, and Landmark Cases
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International Environmental Law: Overview and Key Efforts
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Major International Conferences and Protocols: Stockholm Conference, Earth Summit, Kyoto Protocol
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