Environmental Law
Cochin University of Science and Technology · LL.B. Semester 6 · 20-271-0602
Unit I — Introduction to Environmental Law
Environment: meaning and scope · History and Development of Environmental Law in India · provisions in the Indian Constitution · Indian Penal Code · Criminal Procedure Code.
- Environment, its components, and factors affecting the quality of environment
- Environmental Law — meaning and purpose
- Constitutional Provisions relating to rights and duties of people and government
- General Laws and Environment Protection — application of Tort law, Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code
Unit II — Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Doctrines
Environmental Protection under International Law · Sustainable Development · Precautionary Principle, Polluter Pays Principle, Public Trust Doctrine · Montreal protocol · Framework convention on climate change.
Unit III — Protection of Forest Protection and Wildlife
Protection of Forest · Forest Laws and policies in India · Judicial approach to forest conservation · Rights of forest dwellers · Wildlife Protection · Bio-diversity Conservation.
Unit IV — General and Specific Environmental Protection Laws
Protection of Land, Water, Air and Environment–machinery for control of pollution–wetland conservation–Noise Pollution–Environmental Impact Assessment–Marine Environment · Coastal Regulation Zone
- The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974- Definitions, Establishments of — Central Pollution Control Board (S. 3)
- The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1981- Definitions, Establishments of — Central Pollution Control Board (S. 3)
- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986- Definitions
- Rules addressing some environmental problems — Bio-Medical Waste Rules 2016 Hazardous wastes Rules 1989 Noise Pollution Rules 2000
Unit V — Judiciary and Environment
Liability for Environmental hazards · Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 · Judicial review of environmental decisions · evolution of right to environment · National Green Tribunal.