The Ozone Subcaste is the alternate- smallest subcaste in the atmosphere of earth. It's the subcaste of the stratosphere. The Ozone subcaste cover the earth from dangerous ultraviolet radiation...

Vellore Citizen Welfare Forum vs. Union of India & Ors.Petitioner- Vellore Citizen Welfare Forums Respondent- Union of India Rep. by its Secreatry, Department of Environment And Others. Ben...

In bhagwat Geeta we read: Mudha-grahenatmano yat pidaya kriyate tapah| Parasyotsadanartham va tat tamasam udahrtam || Which means that the penance and austerities which is performed foolishly ...

With increasing industrial activity, urban sprawl, and human negligence, the ecological balance is being severely threatened. This paper reflects on existing legal frameworks, landmark judicial...

The precedent of Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs Union of India, is a landmark environmental judgement delivered by the Supreme Court of India. A petition was filed under Article 32 of the In...

Abstract By lowering greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation and industrial operations, carbon capture and storage, or CCS, has become a vital technological advancement in the fight ag...

Climate change is one of the greatest threats which a country like India is facing, which has far-reaching environmental, social, and economic consequences. The Global Climate Risk Index of 202...

Environmental law will play a pivotal role in ensuring economic growth and climatic accountability. With growing alarm worldwide regarding climatic change, governments and corporations must ada...

India has been making efforts to promote renewable energy to address concerns related to energy access, energy security, and climate change. These goals can only be achieved if the rules for re...

Pollution in India poses a significant environmental and health challenge, primarily driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth. Air pollution, especially in urban a...

This article elucidates the necessity of the Environmental laws in protecting the Ecosystem and Preserving the nature as well. Firstly, it explains the importance of the Constitutional provisio...

Jurisdictional Phases of the ICJ in adjudicating environmental disputes:The ICJ has gone through three phases in adjudicating environmental disputes between the states. Still, the condition of th...

Being the Esteemed and Decisive organ present in the core of the United Nations,The International Court of Justice's persuasion spreads outwits the legal engagement of the states. As it is said...

The purpose of this article is twofold: to determine the "Role of Judiciary Shaping Environment Policy in India". India's judiciary has emerged as a pivotal force in environmental governance, t...

India, a country with different cultures, languages, and ecosystems, faces distinct environmental issues. The country is home to abundant wildlife, vital river systems, and quickly expanding me...

Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to the ecosystems and also to economies and communities around the globe and, therefore, warrants mitigation actions with utmost urgency...

We humans have exploited our natural resources assuming there to be no consequences at all. Since the dawn of civilization, we have managed to colonize and change tracts of lands making them su...

Carbon taxation became an important tool in the war against climate change. Carbon tax has formed a crucial part of efforts by governments to recover the external costs that result from the emi...

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has emerged as a powerful tool for enforcing environmental laws in India. PIL has started to have an impact on environmental law in the post industrial era. The...

The global environmental jurisprudence has evolved significantly over the past few decades, propelled by an urgent need to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecological degradation....

International environmental law has emerged as a pivotal corpus of jurisprudence that addresses the exigencies of environmental conservation in an increasingly interconnected global polity. It ...

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has emerged as a crucial mechanism in India for advancing environmental justice and holding both government and private entities accountable for environmental h...

International Environmental Law is a growing field of international law which is eventually getting greater legal and political attention. It is a branch of public international law- a crucial ...

Shri Ganeshnai Namah Environment Protection is a Myth…… Environmental Protection includes programs and services that are aimed at reducing risks to the environment from contaminants such ...

Case: Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. v. Saw Pipes Ltd. (2003) 4 SCALE 9 Case No. : Appeal (Civil) 7419 2001 of 518 Case Analysis Parties: ...

Forests, lands, water bodies, and other public spaces where a group larger than a household or family unit exercises rights of use and carries the responsibility of management are examples of c...

The case of M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India brought before the Supreme Court epitomizes the convergence of environmental conservation, climate policy, and human rights. The petitioners, advoc...

"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed".-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Protection of environment is one of the major concerned and evolving issues of the m...

Environmental degradation poses one of the most pressing challenges of our time, impacting not only the natural world but also human health, livelihoods, and socio-economic stability. In the co...

Conciliation and litigation represent two alternative methods of resolving disputes, each with its own particular advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the relationship between these two ...

Introduction To Land Restoration And Drought Resilience: The introduction to land restoration and drought resilience highlights the pressing need to address land degradation and drought for sust...

The Law of Crime and Environment in India, under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), deals with offenses related to environmental protection and the violation of laws aimed at safeguarding the environ...

India's environmental landscape is as vast and diverse as its cultural and geographical terrain. However, with rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth, this landscape has f...

Environmental degradation can be said as one of the major problems that is faced by the globe in this modern world. Environmental degradation can be said as deterioration of the environment thr...

The development of India's environmental jurisprudence has been greatly influenced by judicial activism, especially regarding conservation laws. Due to the legislative and executive branches' s...

Green ammonia, which is produced using renewable energy sources, is gaining attention as a key player in the push toward reducing carbon emissions. India, committed to sustainable growth, is se...

Environmental law addresses the impact of economic activities on the environment, proposing regulations to reduce damage. It covers global warming, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, aci...

Environment protection and conservation not only requires public awareness but also legislative support. Where equality before law, supremacy of law and non-arbitrariness is the guiding princip...

Arjun Gopal and Others v. Union of India & Others- A Case Study on PIL for Firecracker Ban & Environmental Protection in IndiaFirecrackers- Air Pollution- PIL: Supreme Court- Environment Brief...

This comprehensive analysis delves into the seminal case of TN Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors, [WP (Civil) No. 202 of 1995], which represents a landmark judicial interventio...

The landmark decision in Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs. Union of India [AIR 1999 SC 1502] stands as a seminal case in Indian environmental jurisprudence. This case entrenched the "P...

This legal analysis delves into the landmark case of Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, Dehradun v. State of Uttar Pradesh [AIR 1987 SC 2187], wherein the Supreme Court of India introduce...

Citation: Union of India v. Union Carbide Corporation 2023 SCC OnLine SC 264, pronounced on 14-03-2023 Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of India Bench Strength: 5 Judges: Justice Sa...

Case Analysis: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board V. Prof. M.V. Nayudu (Retd.) & Ors. Citation: AIR 1999 SC 812; 2001 (2) SCC 62 Abstract: This case revolves around the challenge to ...

Citation: M. C. Mehta v. Union of India, (1997) 2 SCC 353Bench: Justice Kuldip Singh and Justice Faizan Uddin Introduction The Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum, stands as one of the...

Brief Facts The petitioner, Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution. The PIL addressed the large-scale pollution ca...

Located on the southwest coast of India, the state of Kerala is home to beautiful scenery and a rich cultural history. Yet, striking a balance between energy demands and environmental stewardsh...

"Balancing environmental protection with economic growth is a perennial challenge for policymakers worldwide, and India is no exception. This conundrum often places the judiciary at the epicent...

Coram/Court: Justice Kuldip Singh, Justice Faizan Uddin, Justice K. Venkata Swami Facts The 'Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum' has instituted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under Article 32...

Concerning the competing interests, the likely shift that is required is from nationality to human survival and from short-term financial interests to long-term humanitarian needs. In a world m...

The Electricity Act of 2003 has been a cornerstone of India's energy sector, providing a robust legal framework for the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Over the ...

The global packaging industry plays a significant role in the generation of plastic waste and environmental pollution. As concerns about sustainability and environmental impact continue to grow...

Everything which surrounds us is environment. There's always a constant pedestal between environmental preservation and development. Environmental concerns are an inevitable trade:off in progre...

The technology is here. The people are ready. Scientists have spoken. Progressive businesses are stepping forward. Now we need governments to take climate action!" -- WWF International[1] In...

'Who are you' is a question that can frighten anyone to the core when you seek protection from the concerned authority. The same question is being asked to people who have faced the brunt of na...

There is a lot of interest in the environmental mobilisation of toxins by "natural disasters," but little has been done to address these concerns, especially in the developing countri...

Afghanistan, situated in a delicate ecosystem, is increasingly under threat from climate change. The country's food security relies heavily on a river network that is sustained by winter snowfa...

What Is Ocean Acidification In Marine Life?Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) fro...

The article is going to examine the significance of fairness for posterity in the context of climate change choices, particularly in India. Consider it as though you were making a pie that ever...

Petrol and diesel vehicles are causing significant impact on the environment because they emit gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter, which have been adversely co...

Power is an essential component of infrastructure development as it affects a country's economic growth and welfare. Electricity reform has been largely regarded as a critical component of deve...

This article delves into the transformative journey of India's corporate governance landscape through the lens of the National Guidelines on Economic, Environmental, and Social Responsibilities...

Environmental jurisprudence in India has been on a transformative journey towards embracing eco-centric ideals. The Indian judiciary has emerged as a significant player in shaping environmental...

A judicial matter relevant to the legislative powers of the Union Government and the states. State of West Bengal v. Kesoram Industries Ltd." sustains India's delicate balance of distributed le...

This article investigates the dynamic landscape of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India, focusing on the associated challenges and prospects against the backdrop of a steadily increasing num...

The New Climate Economy projects that by 2030, the global infrastructure investment needs would be $90 trillion. These investments are essential to support green economic growth in emerging mar...

The Conference of the Parties (COP) has emerged as a critical forum for global collaboration in addressing climate change, serving as the cornerstone of the United Nations Framework Convention ...

Wildlife is the collective name for all non-domesticated plants and animals, and all the habitats with different organisms where humans have no intervening influence. In these diverse species, ...

Case Brief: There is a need to provide the acquisition of land to a company which is a public company by its name as well as status. Rule of Law is one of the basic structures of Indian Const...

Lead, sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and ground-level ozone are the six main air pollutants according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The conseque...

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has voiced its apprehensions regarding the staggering volume of solid waste left unprocessed in Delhi on a daily basis. With a massive 3000 tonnes of ...

Preposition You are a resident of your locality (Faridabad , Haryana), and you observed that the water problem to the occupants of slums in the city of Faridabad increasing, water is not potab...

Globally, the synergy between trade and the environment is becoming increasingly prominent, but it is significant. International law first addressed the environment through non-binding conventi...

It was over six decades that the significant legal instrument of the Antarctic Treaty system was signed. Since then, no new legal framework have been drafted for the protection of Antarctic reg...

There is no absence of law in India but where we lack is the enforcement has been so poor and not satisfactory. There are several steps taken by the judiciary as interpretation under Article 21...

The recent introduction of a new land purchase process by the Odisha government has raised worries about the possible infringement of rights for almost 500,000 tribal people in the state. Since...

The bill modifies the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to apply to particular land types. These comprise areas designated as forests by the Indian Forest Act of 1927 or those found in official ...

This research offers to the reader to understand about the current issues and threats faced by our environment and its various measures taken by our government. Whether the measures taken are p...

The Stockholm Declaration, 1972(The United Nations Conference On Human Environment) (The Stockholm Declaration And Its Impact) The year 1968 marks a watershed in the history of environment mana...

"I have long understood that climate change is not only an environmental issue it is a humanitarian, economic, health, and justice issue as well."-- Frances Beinecke Climate change is a long-ter...

Man became more materialistic as civilization progressed. His primary purpose in life was to amass increasing amounts of material wealth. This sparked scientific innovation and new technology, ...

The combination of AI and sustainable investing holds the key to a future that is more open, accountable, and impactful. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence, in its most ...

The concepts of environmental protection and Sustainable development is examined in this research article. It is an enormous responsibility to preserve the environment for future generations wh...

The forest is one of nature's precious treasures. Forests are crucial to the health of the entire ecosystem since they are a necessary part of natural habitat. Therefore, safeguarding them and ...

Narmada Bachao Andolan stands as a pivotal case in inter-state water disputes, centering on the lives of those affected by the dam construction on the Narmada River, India's fifth-largest. The ...

This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate relationship between globalization and its environmental implications. Beginning with a historical trajectory from the Silk Roads to the...

"Each leaf that falls carries the story of seasons past, a memoir etched in the bark of time, imploring us to script a tale of conservation against the chapters of climate change & as dew k...

In recent years, researchers have focused their efforts on determining the causes of urban environmental pollution. We examined the relationship between urban environmental pollutant emissions ...

Indian Judiciary which is the most powerful body protecting environment by providing different sort of Legislation provision section i.e. Environment Protection Act 1986 to give effect to the s...

Cryptomining: Environmental ImpactPopular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have been known to cause environmental harm through their mining. Mining these currencies consumes massiv...

National parks are not only natural sanctuaries but also invaluable repositories of biodiversity and ecological balance. However, they are facing an existential threat in the form of climate ch...

In a world marked by the clash of tradition and modernity, the use of firecrackers during festive celebrations stands as a symbol of this ongoing struggle. For generations, the brilliant bursts...

In today's modern world, the growing advancement of technology is making the human lives easier and simpler but at the same time, the wastes generated from this advancement is also increasing. ...

Abstract: India has been a key player in the establishment and implementation of the Sustainable establishment Goals (SDGs). It was the sole country advocating for the establishment and implem...

With changing time, threat to maritime has evolved from piracy to Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU). Fishing index which data illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in 152 countrie...

The concept of the Public Trust Doctrine plays a vital role in the realm of environmental law. It is the doctrine that is applied to protect the natural resources of the earth and in consequenc...

In an era marked by unprecedented environmental challenges, the need for proactive environmental conservation has never been more critical. Climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss ...

Environment is the most prestigious asset of the planet Earth, If we do not conserve the Environment with respective safeguards, It will soon lead us to a precarious situation. Numerous legisla...

With the advent of the development of technology all over the world, as pollution is rapidly reaching the epitome, people have found the need of electric vehicles which can assist in reaching a...

India, home to a staggering population of one billion people, cherishes its sacred rivers[1] with unparalleled reverence. Among these revered water bodies, the Ganga and Yamuna hold a unique pl...

India is going to be the biggest green energy transition hub in ahead future. India would possibly create a benchmark with the use of their policy and FDI. Alongside with most consumption of co...

The "Prevention and Control Mechanism of Air Pollution Act, of 1981" is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at curbing air pollution and safeguarding public health and the environmen...

Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires immediate action. Governments around the world are implementing climate laws to combat the effects of global warming. These laws aim to r...

This article explores the Environmental policy. Environmental Policy refers to Any action taken by a government, business, or other public or private institution regarding how human activity af...

India, with its wealthy biodiversity and numerous ecosystems, has lengthily diagnosed the significance of environmental conservation for sustainable development. Environmental regulation in Ind...

Facts Argentina filed a case against Uruguay at the International Court of Justice for unilaterally sanctioning the construction of two pulp mills near the river Uruguay close to the boundary ...

"The shaft of beauty, towering high, He plants a home to heaven anigh" Through these lines taken from The Heart of the Tree ,a poem written by the American writer Henry Cuyler Bunne...

After the economy of the world got disturbed by eminent world wars, world communities went for more and more industrialization without concerning the utmost importance of nature and natural res...

Meaning and history of environmental law The word environment is derived from French word enviror which means to surround or to encircle. It is some total of water, air, land and interrelati...

The environment is frequently seen to suffer as a result of human growth. Everything has an impact on the environment, which is necessary for human existence to exist, from inappropriate non-...

The Public Trust Doctrine primarily rests on the principle that certain resources like air, sea, waters and the forests have such a great importance to the people as a whole that it would be wh...

Creator has bestowed the mankind with end number of blessings out of those, one of the biggest blessing is planet earth. Perhaps ,earth is the only planet where life is possible as of now. Eart...

Name of the Case M.C. Mehta vs Union of IndiaCitation AIR 1988 SC 1037;(1987) 4 SCC 463 Date of Judgement 22/09/1987 and 12/01/1988 Petitioner M.C. Mehta v/s Respondent (s)&n...

The paper analyses the concept of importance of environmental law that has determined the society to recognize and become aware of the importance of environmental factors as well as of the func...

India's Biological Diversity Act plays a very important role when it comes to preserve the biological diversity of our nation. The Act creates a regulatory body National Biodiversity Authority ...

Climate Change is a factor that has caused catastrophe in various parts of the world, but what is the major reason behind this climate change the increment in the carbon dioxide emissions due t...

In this article, about Disaster management in India and many others related incidents. Introduction: India is one of the world's most disaster-prone nations due to its geo climatic conditi...

The National Green Tribunal Act received presidential assent on 2nd June, 2010. In a country, where the backlog of cases runs into crores, the Parliament deemed it fit to enact an Act that woul...

"A group of people were travelling in a boat. One of them takes a drill and begins to bore a hole. The others ask, 'why are you doing this?' The person replied, 'why are you concerned? Am I not...

This article is dealing with disaster management authorities and responsibilities. The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, the two houses of parliament, passed the Disaster Management Act, 2005 on No...

This article provides a comparative study of the legal frameworks for regulating greenhouse gas emissions in India and the USA. The legal frameworks in both countries are based on different law...

The background behind National Green Tribunal was established on 18 Oct 2010 on the recommendation of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) under the National Gre...

Environmental justice and sustainable development are critical issues in today's world, and India, with its diverse ecological resources, faces unique challenges in this regard. As a rapidly de...

Introduction To Environmental Law:The importance of nature and clean and green environment has been emphasized since time immemorial. Be it the holy texts across religions or age-old human prac...

Fast fashion has become a global phenomenon, with many consumers opting for trendy, inexpensive clothing that is quickly produced and easily disposed of. This trend has taken hold in India as w...

India is dealing with serious environmental issues, such as air and water pollution, deforestation, soil degradation, and climate change. These environmental issues have significant effects on ...

Disaster is a serious problem occurring over a long or short period of time causing loss of life,drought,outbreak of disease and many more factors to be considered. Thus due to the geographical...

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 is an Act of the Parliament of India that lays down the legal framework for the management of disasters in India. The Act was enacted in response to the need f...

Climate is a weather condition of the place or area; conditions of temperature, rainfall, wind, etc. The term 'climate' describes the general average pattern of the weather in a place over a pe...

The global crises is loss of our biodiversity. There is no region which do not face any such issue which is related to ecological. But the rate of extinction was perhaps one species every 1000 ...

The Act specifically empowers State Government to designate air pollution areas and to prescribe the type of fuel to be used in these particular areas and according to this Act, no person can o...

Facts of the case: On December 4th, 1985, a significant oleum gas leak from one of Shriram's facilities occurred. Both the workers and members of the general public outside were physically imp...

Realism is one of the main theories to approach international principles in relation to different states. Realism gives a theoretical outlook to mind on the independent status of some entities ...

The majority of the problems and opportunities that modern civilization faces are defined by the availability of energy. Since reliable and inexpensive energy services are necessary for daily l...

Energy is recognised as the most crucial component of human progress and a major determinant of the sustained growth of any country. The traditional sources cast a menacing shadow over society ...

The majority of the problems and opportunities that modern civilization faces are defined by the availability of energy. Since reliable and inexpensive energy services are necessary for daily l...

Although it only takes up 2.4% of the Earth's total land area, India is considered one of the 17 mega-biodiverse nations. The availability of a wide diversity of genetic, plant and animal speci...

'Polluters pay principle' is a much celebrated and accepted environmental principle accepted and celebrated widely. It states that those who pollute should be made to pay for the prevention of ...

Natural disasters caused by environmental degradation have become more common in recent years, serving as a painful wake-up call for all of humanity. Millions of fatalities and loss of land and...

Brazil is the biggest manufacturer of sugar in world after which it is the Indian sugar industry that produces the most amount of sugar in the world.[1] At a national level, the sugar industry ...

M.C. Mehta & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. - Oleum gas leak case (1986)Judges Bench: P.N. Bhagwati (CJ), G.L. Oza, M.M. Dutt, K.N. Singh, JJ. - Citation: 1987 AIR 965, 1986 SCR (1) 312 D...

The term "Environmental Crimes" does not have a universally accepted definition and is usually defined based on ease of interpretation. The genesis of such an idea can be attributed t...

The word forest defined literally by oxford dictionary means "A sizable area primarily covered in trees and vegetation". Forests are necessary for survival of living organisms is a well-kn...

India has claimed recently to be one of the youngest work force among the world and what going to happen when these youngest population get retirement? Does government has any retirement plan f...

Problem Of Ground Water Pollution In India:In simple words, groundwater is fresh water that soaks into the soil and is stored in the pores between rocks and particles of soil. Groundwater account...

The atmosphere needs protection in the face of air pollution, ozone depletion and climate change. According to the WHO, air pollution is 'the biggest environmental risk to health' and 'a public ...

How Do You See The NGT's (National Green Tribunal) Development Since Its Introduction In 2010? Is It A Success Story Or Not? Ans. Yes, Undoubtfully NGT (National Green Tribunal) is success fo...

The recent amendments proposed by Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is set to bring about significant changes in the governa...

"Hygiene is there, where Cleanliness is in air" Worldwide, 1/3rd people don't have access to safe drinking water and 2 out of 5 people don't have basic hand washing facilities. 163 m...

To know about 'Environmental Crime' first we should understand the meaning of 'Environment'. The word environment originated from the old French word 'environer' which means 'surround', 'en...

In today's world, where we are facing severe environmental crises and climate changes, it becomes essential for businesses to regulate their activities and adhere to the norms of the environmen...

"If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed"-Adolf Hitler "The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not everyone's greed"-Mahatma G...

The Central Government have notified Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 for purchase and consumption of green energy including the energy from...

Judicial Activism is legal terminology that refers to court rulings that are partially or completely rely on the judge's personal or political considerations, rather than existing laws or legis...

Global Warming is a term almost everyone is familiar with. But, its meaning is still not clear to most of us. So, Global warming refers to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atm...

The Clean Technologies can be described as "products, services and procedures which make usage of the sources of renewable energy for the reduction or elimination of emissions and wastes and th...

The case is a milestone in the history of Indian environmental law. This case is recognised as one of the most important and historic judgments ever made. The Supreme Court did an amazing ...

The international community, which included 195 countries, reached an agreement at the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Introduction [1][2][3][4] The word radioactive is akin to nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is one of the most polarized energies in the world. It provides jobs, reliable energy sources, and nati...

Amid the wider nebula process and the well of millions of helium stars, there is specifically one planet that departs energy while reflecting itself as a blue planet from space. It's the only ...

Globalization is a process of integration and interaction among the people of a different nation. Globalization impacts the environment which led to global warming. MNC's release their waste i...

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a viable technology for establishing a sustainable transportation sector in the future because of their extremely low to zero carbon emissions, great efficiency, lo...

Climate change effects everything from rich to poor, economics to geopolitics. People today are so blind in a race of modernising that they are completely ignorant of the fact that upto what ex...

The Supreme Court stayed on the order given by the Uttarakhand High Court in December 2016, according to which the status of "living entity" is given to both the Ganga and Yamuna rive...

When we see the word sustainable, nostalgia strikes. A seventh-grader is seated in his class full of quiet students, religiously attending the social science lecture. Some are waiting for the b...

Constitutional Provisions For Wildlife: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds was transferred from State to Concurrent List. Article 51 A (g) of th...

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was born out of India's attempt to realize the objectives enshrined in the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 1992 which recognizes the s...

During the 20th century, industrialization was progressing all through out the world at a massively fast pace. However, sustainable development as a concept hadn't been born at that time. As su...

Because of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), judicial activism has grown . Until the advent of PIL, justice was a far-fetched dream for the socially and economically disadvantaged. The traditio...

The Polluter Pays Principle has become a very familiar concept in the last few decades. Environmental policies that hold the polluter accountable are necessary to realize the sustainable develo...

Historical Background: The World Commission on Environment and Degradation on its report, Our Common Future stated that the cost of repairing the environment can be paid by internalisation of ...

Preface: Biodiversity also known as biological diversity is the variables that exist among several species living in the ecosystem. These living organisms include marine, terrestrial and aqua...

Forests are considered as a pivotal natural resource of our nation as they help in supplying raw materials to the industry such as wood, minerals and timber, provide fuel and fodder, serve as t...

Aquifer depletion is a largely invisible threat, but that does not make it any less real With over 18 percent of the world's population, but the country still has only four per cent of the ...

Under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has authorized Adani Green Energy's acquisition of SB Energy Holding. The proposed combination envisi...

Environmental changes caused by the increasing scale of human life have led many observers to conclude that the planet has entered the Anthropocene a geologic era signified by human impact on t...

The preamble of Indian Constitution provide us a Socialist Society and which provides environment Protection .And it is the Fundamental duties to all the citizen of India to protect Environment...

With the onset of 21st century raises slowly and steadily some major contention with the development is to protect the environment. As both the development of the economic resources or human li...

Vaccination in India is the largest vaccination drive, but for now, we are able to administer the vaccine to just over five percent of its population, which used almost 268 million syringes and...

When I was a child I always enjoyed going to aquariums and marine parks. I always wondered how these animals are trained, as they performed so well in the shows assigned to them. Until recently...

What is Carbon Trading?Imagine a typical cold winter morning, you wake up and the first thing you do is to make yourself a hot cup of coffee, in your new coffee filter your aunt just gifted you. ...

The prime objective of the Environmental laws is to protect the environment and form rules for the people on how to use natural resources. It exists at many levels and partly constituted by co...

Noise is a type of atmospheric pollution. It is one of the public enemies which can neither be seen or rather it can be touched, but it can be listen through the ears and whose growing menace h...

In this paper we explore the scope of how deforestation would lead to a greater impact on environment, tribes and wildlife. PIL was filed against the company who took the contract of diamond mi...

Environment degradation in India is causing a serious threat to overall ecological instability the major cause is due to variety of social, economic, institutional and technological factors. T...

This research paper not only deals with the environment and social issues associated with them but an insight of environmental criminality in India and what actually is the cause of this ignor...

Polluter Pays Principle: The Polluter Pays' principle states that the one who causes damage to the environment should be the one who pays for its restoration, to its original state, regardless...

Chapter IVC of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 talks about the Tiger and other Endangered Species Crime Control Bureau. This chapter has total 2 sections: Section 38Y which explains the Co...

The World Cultural Festival was held on the banks of the Yamuna by the Art of Living (AOL) Foundation from March 11-13, 2016. Prior to the festival, an environmentalist, Mr. Manoj Mishra, petitio...

Abstract: All the physical surroundings on Earth are called the environment. The environment includes everything living and everything nonliving. The nonliving part of the environment has three m...

Human life and the environment are interrelated and interdependent. Life of humans without these natural resources like air, water, sunlight, trees, etc. Would be impossible. Every year 5th Jun...

The Act came into force in 1974 and is applicable to the states of Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Tripura, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Kerala, and the union terr...

According to the World Health Organization, the capital city New Delhi is one of the top most polluted cities in the world. Surveys indicate that in New Delhi the incidence of respiratory disea...

Emissions trading, also known as cap and trade, is a cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To incentivize firms to reduce their emissions, a government sets a cap on the maxi...

The Covid 19 Pandemic has changed the shape of history since the end of the Second World War. Not only it affected the people but the environment with it. Lots of people around the world are n...

The idea of Carbon Credit Trading is generated from Kyoto Protocol and is essentially used to govern the greenhouse fueloline emissions. This idea is used to earn carbon credit score profits and ...

M/s Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. v. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and others Facts of the case: The appellant company was directed to be shut down with immediate effect by the respon...

Sustainable development:Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natur...

Forests are home to wild creatures as well as to a huge number of individuals across the globe. Ancestral individuals for their livelihood have been dwelling in the woods since ages. Individuals ...

Man's development is often seen to happen at the cost of the environment. From improper disposal of non-biodegradable items to large industrial discharge, everything tak...

Waterfront tidal ponds and lakes structure what are basically fleeting water bodies, whose advancement and future are exceptionally subject to silt conveyance and changes in ocean level. They a...

The need for the existence of environmental laws and their strict implementation is paramount for conservation and protection of the environment including the wildlife. India’s Constitut...

Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in 2019 with an aim to go on till the year 2024, loomed large over the then new...

The issue of rising smog inflicting air pollution events within the National Capital Region –Delhi, India, throughout the month of November has been of concern for the last few years. Recent ...

The Parliament of India on 5th may 2010, enacted the National Tribunal Act for setting up of an exceptional tribunal to look after the cases relating to environmental issues with speed and effi...

Increase use of electronic and electronic equipment coupled with increase in population and changing consumption pattern is generating waste at an alarming rate in India. This is due to the advan...

The human rights of millions of people, such as their rights to life, employment, food and water, are at risk from climate change. The risk is higher in developed countries, which are expected to...

What are religious forests Religious forests are those forest sites that are controlled or owned by a religious or faith group. Such sites include commercial holdings, forests managed by c...

Oceans are such components of the ecosystem which influences every other component directly or indirectly. They form an indispensable part of the global ecosystem. Although the ocean covers two...

This article examined how are the effects of globalization reflected in Domestic Agriculture. It is discussed that globalization is not a new phenomenon. It was there at the time of colonization....

A pollution-free environment is sin qua non for the inhabitants of this planet. The Supreme Court of India, recognizing this in its judicial creativity, granted the right to live in a Fundament...

India, the seventh largest country in the world, is one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world containing four of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. It is home to animals ranging from ...

To know the meaning of environmentally responsible consumerism we have to first understand what an environment is and what led to the formation of environment and why one needs to be an environ...

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.-Mahatma Gandhi Introduction Environmental pollution is not a new problem, not new in its origin. It is as old ...

Disaster is a crisis situation that far exceeds the capabilities.- Quarentelly, 1985. Despite the rapid development of technologies human being is not capable enough to withstand power of natu...

Case Note Background of the case: Article 21 of the constitution provides the right to life which includes the right to a clean and healthy environment. The Supreme Court in many cases had co...

Tort is generally understood to be a civil wrong. It is an action or omission that has been done to violate duty imposed by law. Tort law is generally concerned with: Protecting rights, all...

Yes! We all are aware of the current situation in our country. The crises and the pessimism brought by the novel corona virus still persists and is growing with each day passing. But! what to ...

The Indian heritage and culture have an intimate relation with conservation and protection of the environmental. The Indian state has also enshrined in the constitution which requires both the ...

Climate change is the current rapid warming of earth's climate caused by human activity. This is an expression that may be used in place of global warming in some cases but the difference between t...

There is also terrestrial radiations from radioactive elements present within the earth's crust. These radioactive elements include potassium 40, radium 224, radon 222, thorium 232, atomic numb...

If ever we had proof that our nation's pollution laws aren't working, it's reading the list of industrial chemicals in the bodies of babies who have not yet lived outside the womb. -Louise Slau...

Part IV A, Article 51-A of the Indian Constitution talks about fundamental duties of every Indian citizen. As per this article every Indian citizen has an obligation to strive to protect and im...

Indian Approach Towards Environment We commonly see humans talking about the environment all and approximately the principle topic, environmental conservation, and the safety of the surroundings...

In the quest for development, man since time immemorial has been continuously trespass upon the environment. In this process to manage the environment, to achieve a higher standard of living, h...

Original Jurisdiction: Under section 14 of the NGT act, tribunal has given power to entertain all civil cases related substantial question related to environment. Here it is not only includ...

Coral reefs are under assault and we need to voice their pain or else it might get too late, to make amends for them. Coral reefs are popularly known as the rainforest of the ocean world and they ...

Just look around your surroundings for a moment. How colorful and vibrant it is, isn't it? Just peep out of your window, that refreshing feel which the cool breeze gives us, the infinite blue sky...

Environment degradation is bare terms signifies depletion and deterioration of environmental assets like air, water, soil and etc.[2] Environment includes all elements of nature which a man is ...

The novel coronavirus disease though is a cruelty to the world's society and economy it has a greater positive impact on the environmental regulations around the world. The countries those acce...

Marine Pollution The ocean constitute almost 70% of the globe. It is estimated that around 50-80% of Oxygen produced on Earth comes from the oceans. Marine pollution also known as oceans poll...

Our environment is the most valuable and rich jewel to endure, on this planet EARTH. We human beings often ignore that we are mostly reliant on Mother Nature and become oblivious towards taking...

The polluter pays principle is the commonly accepted practice that those who produce pollution should bear the costs of managing it to prevent damage to human health or the environment. For in...

The precautionary principle is accepted in India as a fundamental tool to promote sustainable development and is employed within Indian environmental governance to promote better health a he ro...

The Indian Heritage and Culture has a special connection with the preservation and security of the environment. The Indian State has also blessed it in the Constitution which needs both the Sta...

The history of legislative started with Indian legal code, 1860. Section 268 says regarding what's common nuisance. Abatement of common nuisance is additionally subjected to Section 133 to 144 ...

Our Constitution has enormously grown and evolved over the years and is said to be one of the most amended constitution so far. In the Indian background, the status of environment protection ha...

Waste produced in the healthcare sector may in significant part be considered as the hazardous waste. The health and environmental risks caused by this waste can be well defined and conditions ...

Today our lives have changed due to COVID-19 pandemic in many ways. The movement and exposure to the outer world is now limited and it feels like the time and the everyday race has ...

Statutory bodies are an organisation of government which are not mentioned in the constitution and derived its powers from the act of the parliament or legislature. It deals with a specific sub...

Manual Scavenging in IndiaManual Scavenging is a job that is highly dangerous Act. It is the act of cleaning sewers or removal of waste from toilets without the use of safety equipment. The unt...

The Act endeavored to accommodate an administrative component of release of natural poisons and treatment of perilous substances, making of specialists endowed with undertaking of insurance of ...

Since from the beginning, the phenomenon of globalization has captured world attention in various ways. The tremendous change in the countries caused erosion of environmental quality to a l...

The environment protection was not a crucial subject in the post-independence era of India, because of want of business development and political disturbances. Post-independence, the primary su...

CPCBs revised guidelines are keeping a check on management of general solid waste and Bio medical waste generated by ULBs (Urban local Bodies),CBWTFs (Common biomedical waste treatment and disp...

India is the first country to provide the constitutional protection to environment. As the time passes problem of pollution and environment started drawing attention toward it. In 1972, Late Mr...

Amidst the phenomena of its evolution, via a layered system of development and drastic climatic changes, the Earth stratified itself in the most habitable and sustainable layers, which could cons...

Rivers in India are much more than a large flowing water body, it is religious faith and also a lifeline to many peoples. More than 500 Million peoples live along with River Ganges (Ganga) who ...

Definition: Electronic waste or e-waste is defined as removed electronic devices which is of no use anymore. The electronic devices which are destined for reuse, resale, recycle or is to be di...

Under the Indian Constitution, the State is under the prime responsibility to ensure justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in the country. State is under the obligation to protect the indiv...

It may be in the form of solid or liquid. Basically, biomedical waste is generated from biological or medical activities like prevention, diagnosis etc. The common producers of bio medical wast...

Since the time the news of coronavirus has spread on social platform, it has been a controversial question that Is This Virus A Biological Weapon and a threat of warfare situation. Instead of bas...

Swachh Survekshan 2020 is the 5th edition of the annual urban cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry. Swachh Survekshan 2020 is evaluated for each quarter on the basis of monthly updatin...

The Indian judiciary always wanted to exercise its power whenever the other two organs of the government i.e. legislative and executive fails to discharge their functions. This inquisitiveness ...

Environmental disputes are not new on the international stage; rather they date back to late 19th and early 20th century.[1] However, it was not the major concern for States in those times. In ...

Decided by J. Dr. D Y Chandrachud and J. Hemant Gupta The appeal was filed against the judgment of Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) dated 8th February 2019 quashing the Environment...

India is one of the biggest countries in this world and the mega biodiversity region. The EIA (Environment Impact Assessment) was implemented to protect the environment. The EIA was implemented...

This article is an informative article on the recent tragic incident in our country i.e Vizag Gas Leak. It includes the happenings, reasons and the preliminary investigations about the same. This...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently introduced the Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification 2020. The Draft Notification intends to replace the Environment I...

Let favorable wind blow, rivers flow with pure water. Let the herbs give vitality to us. Let the days and nights be enjoyable and dusts of this Earth and the Sky, which is our father, be free fro...

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (the State Government) vide its order no. G.O.Ms. No. 20 dated July 17, 2020 notified Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020 (the Policy) in concurre...

When serious debate takes place between development and environment the question arise in my mind that how much money one can count by keeping one's breathe on hold. Likewise, Mahatma Gandhi said...

Yoga came long back from the Indus Valley Civilization around 3000 BCE. Yoga is there in Rigveda and also, there is reference in Upanishads. Yoga means mental, physical, spiritual and the discipl...

Any developing country who seek himself to become a developed country his first and foremost attempt is always to grow its economy and one such sector to invest is healthcare sector which gives a...

What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on-Henry David Thoreau Environmental degradation has become a common concern for humankind over the past few ...

The exorbitant catastrophe of the country is environmental pollution that may and is reducing the chances of stability in the human existence as well as unconditionally gifts of the nature best...

Summary Of Facts This petition was filed by the fathers of some newly born infants who were concerned about the health of their children in the wake of the alarming degradation of the air qualit...

Ioane Teitiota V. The Chief Executive Of Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment CA 50/2014 [2015] NZSC 107 Background This is primarily a New Zealand case which has also been widely...

Understanding the changeThe way we have handled the phase of development and got here.. covid 19 that has effected more than millions of people and killed exodus population globally is absolutely...

The Greatness of A Nation And Its Moral Progress Can Be Judged By The Way Its Animals Are Treated.- Mahatma Gandhi The earth sustains all life forms. At its root, our economic plight is crisis ...

We are living on the planet as if we have another one to go -Terry Swearingen In this article, we try to look at the importance of climate, the public trust doctrine and jurisprudence correspondi...

On the morning of May 7th, 2020, a major leak of Styrene gas occurred from a polymer plant near Visakhapatnam owned by LG Polymers India Private Limited (Company). The mishap claimed the lives of...

Climate change poses a host of threats to the survival of mankind. Each year about 800,000 people die from causes attributable to air pollution, 1.8 million from diarrhea resulting from lack of a...

As much as one-third of the world's population will be exposed to Sahara Desert-like heat within half a century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at the pace of recent years. Scientist...

The impact of climate change are being felt today by every country, as the catastrophic climate events are already affecting hundreds of millions of our fellow human beings. Severe increase in dr...

1. The English word tobacco originates from the Spanish and Portuguese word tabaco. Tobacco is the common name of several plants in the Nicotiana genus and the Solanaceae (nightshade) fa...

Climate Change is not a recent phenomenon, it has been happening since the industrial ages but in the recent time the effects of it have become evident. The world is experiencing various changes ...

The concept of strict liability was introduced in the late nineteenth century. The principle originates from the idea of negligence which means having lack of care for any act. In simpler words...

Would a New Zealand law provide guidance and have any persuasive value? Kia Ora or Welcome is the New Zealand way of gr...

The history of legislative started with Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 268 defined what is public nuisance. Abatement of public nuisance is also a subject of Section 133 to 144 of I.P.C. These ...

Within few days we Indians are going to celebrate Our 71st Republic day. Republic day celebration is not an ordinary celebration for any country which is republic or has been republic recently. ...

This Research Paper describes the present day situation in India with respect to environmental problems. According to the Researcher India's environment, natural or man-made, is in poor shape and...

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), The National capital has witnessed the coldest day of the season on Dec 28 with temperature hovering around 1.7 Degrees Celsius at 8.30 a....

Earth is the only planet known to support various forms of life, which includes of animals, birds, plants & trees, fishes, reptiles, insects and most importantly human life. But over past few decad...

Right To Wholesome Environment (Art-21) Right to environment is not expressly provided in the constitution of India, but by a series of judicial decisions, judiciary has taken into account Art ...

Air pollution is becoming a major health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. In support of this observation, the World Health Organization estimates that every year, 2.4 million pe...

The emergence of Green Marketing has struck India as in other parts of the developing and developed countries. It started as a new revolution in India in the late 1990s. Since then, a radical cha...

Climate change is a critical issue. It will likely to impact every part of the planet and many aspects of our lives. Climate changes is one of the most challenging problem we face today. Climate ...

Climate change is one of the complex problems facing mankind today. The overriding complexity of the problem is attributed to its deeper global ramifications on a vast range of issues impacting t...

“Life means not only physical existence. It means the use of every limb or faculty through which life is enjoyed…… the right to life includes the right to healthy environment.â...

Meanwhile, Unicef Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore has warned that air pollution toxicity can affect children's brain development and called for urgent action to deal with the crisis gripping...

The first measure to control pollution was the Water Act, 1974. After seven years of gap government further realized that there is air pollution as well and for that purpose, the government enact...

Ignorance May Kill You ..... Today , Say NO To Noise Pollution And Live A Healthy Life. What is Noise Pollution?When sound becomes annoying, it's Noise. Pollution caused by such an annoying so...

About Bhopal Gas Tragedy On December 3rd 1984 when gas leaked, and through that leakage thousands of people killed and permanently disabled the survivors. The gas effected almost 3787 people...

In this article we cover the constitution of central and state boards and also the powers and functions of both the boards under The Water (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Act, 1974. Cons...

Pollution of the Ganges (or Ganga), the largest river in India, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment. Severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminant...

Ganga is the most sacred river in the world. For Indians Ganga river water is pious as Amrit. The life of the people living around river ganga is considered to be blessed by almighty himself. Thi...

Cities have expanded and multiplied rapidly in Developing countries worldwide due to urbanization. Urbanization can be a boon as well as a bane to the Environment. The purpose of this paper is to...

Solar photo-voltaic rooftop has emerged as a potential green technology to address climate change issues by reducing reliance on conventional fossil fuel based energy. This paper deals with how s...

As per the country facing water crisis, today Water conservation becomes a key element of any strategy that aims to alleviate the water scarcity-crisis in India. With the same light, The Union as...

Analysis of the status of Solar Power Projects in India, the growth and development of these projects and the legal implications in the aspect of International Trade due to such Clean Energy meas...

We call our natural environment, Mother Nature. However, it looks like nowadays children are not very loyal towards their mother. We have been all the way till moon and back and still we find i...

The environment is the natural surroundings which help life to grow, nourish and destroy on this planet called earth. Natural environment plays a great role in the existence of life on earth an...

Pollution caused due to plastic is a serious environmental issue and a pressing concern. The use of plastic in state of Uttrakhand has been banned by the government, although the government has i...

India had an ancient tradition of paying constant attention to protection of the environment. There are writings galore, to show that in ancient India every individual had to practice the dharm...

What Are GMOs? A GMOs (genetically modified organism) is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an u...

UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change) And Its Impact On Different CountriesThis paper basically talks about as to how this convention of the United Nations came into forc...