Strengthening Indian Environmental Laws : New Lessons and Approaches

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Appraisal of the Environmental Policies. 3. Undertakes a Comparison of the Environmental Legislation. 4. Approach to the Enforcement of Environmental laws. 5. Judiciary and the Environment. 6. Conclusions. Appendices.

The book examines the rationale of the Indian judiciary formulating environmental law principles in writ petitions and his thesis on this count offers many valuable insights. His detailed analysis of then role of lawmakers and courts in environmental protection is a comprehensive commentary on evolving judicial and public policies. Likewise, his analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of court-based mechanism in environmental litigation is elaborate and thought-provoking. The author has made a pertinent point when he talks about the need to restructure and integrate laws on the environment, forests, energy and climate change to address the pressing global concerns on the environment and sustainable development. This is because these sectors not only impact each other, but also collectively impact the environment.