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Environmental Law
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Semester IV
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
MODULE I:
Introduction
(8 10 Lectures)
a. Meaning, Definition and Concept of Environment - Components of Environment,
Biosphere and Ecosystem, Types of Environment.
b. Concept of Pollution Sources of Pollution, Types of Pollution, and Effects of
Pollution.
c. Nature and Scope of Environmental Law Importance, Law as a tool for
Environmental Protection.
Suggested References:
Books:
1. Maheshwara Swamy, Textbook on Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Asia
Law House, Hyderabad, 2008.
2. I.A. Khan, Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Central Law Agency,
Allahabad, 2002.
3. D.K. Asthana and Meera Asthana, Environment Problems and
Solutions, (2nd Edn.), S.Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001.
4. S. Shantakumar, Introduction to Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.),
Wadhwa & Company, Nagpur, 2005.
5. S.C. Shastri, Environmental Law, (3rd Edn.), Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2008.
6. P Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, (2nd Edn.), Lexis Nexis,
New Delhi, 2005.
7. Thrity D. Patel and Azim B. Pathan, Protection and Conservation of
Biodiversity: National and International Legal Regime, CEHRRA
Nagpur, 2013.
Articles:
1) R.A. Malviya, International Regulation of Global Warming: Problems
and Prospects, The Banaras Law Journal, Vol. 31, Jan. 2002.
2) Anwar Sadat, Some Legal Aspects of Bali Summit on Climate
Change Indian Journal of International Law, Vol. 48, No. 1, Jan-March
2008.
3) Gianluca Rubagotti, The Clean Development Mechanism:
Establishing a Regulatory Framework to Favour Climate-Friendly
Investments in Developing Countries, Indian Journal of International
Law, Vol. 46, No. 2, April-June 2006.
4) Krushna Chandra Jena, Ecological and Environmental Protection
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MODULE II:
International Law and Environmental Protection
(15 18 Lectures)
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MODULE III:
History and Development of Environmental Law in India
(5 6 Lectures)
MODULE IV:
Protection of Environment under the Indian Constitution
(10 12 Lectures)
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MODULE V
Environmental Protection and General Civil and Criminal Laws
(4- 5 Lectures)
a. Environmental Protection and Law of Torts Tort of Nuisance: Public and Private
Tort of Negligence Tort of Trespass Environmental Torts
b. Provisions under Indian Penal Code & Under Code of Criminal Procedure.
Suggested References:
Books:
1. S.C. Shastri, Environmental Law, (3rd Edn.), Eastern Book Company, Lucknow,
2008. (Chapter 5)
2. I.A. Khan, Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2002.
3. SP Singh & Indrajith Singh, Law of Torts, 4th Edn 2006, Universal Law
Publishers, Delhi.
4. B M Gandhi, Law of Torts, EBC, Lucknow, 2002.
5. R K Bangia, Law of Torts, 8th Edn- 2005, Allahabad Law Agency, Haryana.
6. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts, 24th Edn-2004, Wadhwa, Nagpur.
Statutes:
1. Indian Penal Code, 1860
2. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
MODULE VI
Protection of Water, Air and Environment in India
(15- 20 Lectures)
a. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 - The Framework of
the Act , Regulatory Mechanism: Its Powers and Functions, Offences and Penalties
under Water Act, Role of Judiciary in Prevention of Water Pollution An appraisal
b. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 - The Framework of the
Act, Regulatory Mechanism: Its Powers and Functions, Offences and Penalties under
Air Act, Role of Judiciary in Prevention of Air Pollution An appraisal.
c. The Environment Protection Act (EPA) of 1986 - Main Aims and Objectives of the
Act, importance of Section 3 and 5 of EPA, Violation and Penalties under the Act,
Role of Central Government and Role of Judiciary- An appraisal, EIA Notifications.
MODULE VII
Protection of Forest, Wild Life and Biodiversity
(12 15 Lectures)
a. Importance of Forest and need for its Conservation, Indian Forest Act, 1927 and its
Salient Features, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and its Salient Features, Scheduled
Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006 and its salient features, Judicial Approach for Forest Conservation.
b. The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 - Sanctuaries and National Parks, Licensing of
Zoos and Parks, State Monopoly in the Sale of Wild Life and Wild Life Articles,
Offences against Wild Life
c. Biodiversity Conservation - Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its Salient Features
Suggested References:
Books:
1. S.C. Shastri, Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2005 {Chapters 11, 12}.
2. Maheshwara Swamy, Textbook on Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Asia
Law House, Hyderabad, 2008 {Chapters 15-A, 15-B, 16-A}.
3. P Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, (2nd Edn.), Lexis Nexis,
New Delhi, 2005 {Chapter 2}.
4. S. Shantakumar, Introduction to Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.),
Wadhwa & Company, Nagpur, 2005 {Chapters 16, 18, 19}.
Article:
1. Ramya Seetharaman, The Law on Wildlife and Protected Areas in
India: An Analysis, Indian Journal of Environmental Law 68, Vol. 2,
2001.
Cases:
1. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India, (2001 (10) SCC 645)
2. Banvasi Seva Ashram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, (1987 (3) SCC 304)
3. Tarun Bharat Sangh, Alwar vs. Union of India, (1998 supp (3) SCC 115
4. Pradip Krishnan vs. Union of India, (1996 (8) SCC 599)
5. Indian Handicraft Emporium vs. Union of India, (AIR 2003 SC 3240)
6. Animal and Environmental Legal Defence Fund vs. Union of India, (AIR 1997 SC
1070)
7. Centre for Environmental Law WWF-1 vs. Union of India, (AIR 1999 SC 354)
8. Rural Litigation Entitlement Kendra vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, (AIR 1988 SC
2187)
9. Fatesang Gimba Vasava vs. State of Gujarat, (AIR 1987 Guj. 9)
10. Ivory Traders and Manufacturers Association vs. Union of India, (AIR 1997 Del
267)
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