Environment Laws

This edition of Environment Laws compiles the principal statutes governing environmental protection and regulation in India, updated with the latest amendments to ensure statutory accuracy and relevance. Presented as a bare act without notes, it provides the unaltered legislative text, making it a reliable resource for students, professionals, and practitioners.

The compilation includes:
• Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 [as amended by the Upa Vistuvus (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023), dt. 11-8-2023, w.e.f. 1-4-2024]
• Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 [as amended by the 2023 Act]
• Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 [as amended by the 2023 Act]
• National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 [as amended by the 2023 Act]
• Indian Forest Act, 1927 [as amended by the 2023 Act]
• Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023]
• Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023]
• Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023]
• Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is especially suited for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians studying environmental law and policy
• Legal professionals engaged in environmental litigation and compliance
• Environmental consultants and corporate officers ensuring regulatory adherence
• Researchers and policymakers examining environmental governance in India

By presenting the statutory framework in its precise and unaltered form, this volume ensures clarity, accuracy, and legislative authenticity, making it an indispensable reference for examinations, legal practice, and academic study.