Key Features Of The Book “Environmental Laws, Forest Laws & Animal Protection Laws in India”
“Environmental Laws, Forest Laws & Animal Protection Laws in India” is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of India’s legal framework for safeguarding the environment, preserving its precious forests, and protecting its diverse wildlife. This book delves into the profound significance of these laws, examining their evolution, impact, and the challenges faced in their implementation.
India is home to rich biodiversity, intricate ecosystems, and a cultural heritage deeply intertwined with nature. Recognizing the urgent need to protect and conserve these invaluable resources, the country has developed a robust legal system addressing environmental concerns, forest management, and the welfare of its animal inhabitants. This book serves as an authoritative guide for understanding these laws, their underlying principles, and the mechanisms they provide for sustainable development.
This book provides an in-depth analysis of key environmental legislation in India, including the Environment (Protection) Act, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. It explores the origins, objectives, and legal provisions of these laws, shedding light on their contribution to environmental protection and other key feautres of this book that it offeres the comprehensive understanding of Forest Laws and Conservation, Animal Protection Laws, Case Studies and Analysis, Policy and Future Perspectives.
Written by experts in the field of environmental law, this book appeals to legal practitioners, policymakers, researchers, students, and anyone interested in the preservation of nature and the promotion of sustainable development. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that navigates the complexities of India’s environmental, forest, and animal protection laws, inspiring readers to actively engage in the conservation of India’s natural heritage for future generations.
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- Themes of the Book:
- (A) Environmental Law
- Introduction; Environment: Meaning, Environment Pollution: Meaning and Issues
- Constitutional Guidelines, Right to Wholesome Environment: Evolution and Application, Environment Protection & Public Interest Litigation
- Environmental Laws: India and International; Law of Torts; Law of Crimes; Public Nuisance; Emergence of Environmental Legislations
- (B) Prevention and Control of Water, Air, Noise and Land Pollution:
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- Water Pollution: Definition, Central and State Pollution Control Boards: Constitution, Powers, Functions
- Water Pollution Control Areas, Sample of effluents: Procedure; Restraint Order, Consent requirement: Procedure, Grant/Refusal, Withdrawal, Citizen Suit Provision
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- Air Pollution: Definitions, Central and State Pollution Control Boards: Constitution, Powers and Functions
- Air Pollution Control Areas. Consent Requirement: Procedure, Grant/Refusal, Withdrawal. Sample of Effluents: Procedure; Restraint Order. Citizen Suit Provision
- Noise Pollution Control Order, 2000, Land Pollution
- (C) Environmental Law, Forest & Wildlife:
- Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986: Environment, Environment Pollutant, Environment Pollution
- Powers and Functions of Central Govt.
- Important Notifications U/s 6: Hazardous Substance Regulation, BioMedical Waste Regulation and Coastal Zone Management, Environment Impact Assessment, Public Participation & Citizen Suit Provision
- Laws Related to Forest: Forest Act, 1927. Kinds of forest – Private, Reserved, Protected and Village Forests,the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
- Forest Conservation vis-a visTribals’ Rights v. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Authorities to be Appointed and Constituted under the Act.
- Hunting of Wild Animals. Protection of Specified Plants. Protected Area. Trade or Commerce in Wild Animals, Animal Articles and Trophies; Its Prohibition.
- (D) International Environment Law &Issues:
- Introduction to International Environmental Laws
- Environmental Law: Human Rights Perspective,
- Stockholm Declaration: Brief overview, Rio-Declaration: Brief Overview
- Important Doctrines: Sustainable Development– Meaning and Scope , Precautionary Principle: Polluter pays Principle, Public Trust Doctrine,
- UNEP, Climate Change Mitigation.
- National Green Tribunal: Constitution, Functions and Powers.
- Title Intimation form for the Book: Authors are requested to inform us regarding their topic before start writing the chapter(to avoid repetition of topic) by CLICK HERE
- Last Date for Submission: 10th July 2023
- Publication fee: INR 1500/-
- Submission Guidelines:
- Contributors should opt exactly same topic as mentioned under any part, but if someone has already opted any topic subsequent person have to change & choose any other topic. Regarding repetition of topic Team Editorial Board will inform.
- Contributions should be between 3500-5000 words. The word limit mentioned is inclusive of footnotes.
- All the submissions must consist of an Abstract of not more than 250 words. The abstract will not beincluded in the word limit.
- A submission can be co-authored by a maximum of two people.
- Format and Citation Guidelines:
- Font Type and Size of the main text must be Times New Roman, 12.
- Font Type and Size of footnotes must be Times New Roman, 10.
- Line Spacing of the main text and footnotes must be 1.5, Single respectively.
- Use of headings and Sub-Headings is encouraged. Headings and Sub-Headings should be numbered, should be of the same font type and size as the main text and should be in bold.
- Citations must be in bluebook- 19th edition format.
- Submission Procedure:
- Authors are requested to mail their original, unpublished submissions in .doc/.docx format [email protected]& CC to [email protected]
- Do not share Pdf Copy of the chapter.
- The name of the file must contain Name of the Author(s) + Title of the Submission.
- Publication Policy:
- The submissions should be original work of the authors and must not be published elsewhere.Submissions with plagiarized content and copyright issues will be rejected outrightly.
- After initial screening, short-listed submissions will go through a double-blind peer-review process andthe final selection will be based on that procedure.
- After chapter’s approval and acceptance by the Editorial Board, The publication fee would be charged.
- The book will be published by a National Publisher with ISBN no.
- Editors:
| Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma(Ph.D.,UGC-NET, LL.M., LL.B.) Editor Associate ProfessorSchool of Legal StudiesBabu Banarsi Das University, Lucknow | Ms. Bandana Singh (LL.M., UGC-NET, LL.B., M.A., B.ED.) Editor Advocate High Court &Visiting FacultyFaculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow |
- Associate Editor: Mr. Janmejay Singh, Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarsi Das University, Lucknow
- Assistant Editor: Mr.Vaibhav Sangam Mishra, Founder, Abhidhawaj Law Journal
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