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The new fifth edition of the greatly admired and read book on the subject, ‘Environmental Law’ by Prof. S.C. Shastri has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate all statutory law and case law developments. The author has discussed the shift in the approach of the courts from humans to the protection and preservation of ecology as it is necessary for the existence of mankind.

Contents: 1. Ancient Indian Environmental Ethics. 2. Pollution: Causes and Kinds. 3. Need for Environmental Law: An Indian Perspective. 4. The Indian Constitution and Environment Protection. 5. Environmental Pollution and Control Under Other Laws. 6. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 7. Law Relating to Hazardous Wastes Management: An Indian Profile. 8. Noise Pollution, Public Health and Protection. 9. Water Pollution and the Law. 10. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. 11. Forest and Conservation Laws. 12. Wildlife Protection and the Law. 13. Coastal Zone Management in India. 14. International Environmental Law. Appendices. 1. Some Important Pronouncements. 2. National Environment Policy, 2006. 3. Towards a Greener Tomorrow. Subject Index.