Environmental law is a dynamic and evolving field that addresses the legal aspects of environmental protection, sustainability, and natural resource management. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or legal professional, these 10 carefully selected resources will provide a strong foundation and help you navigate the complexities of environmental legislation and policy.
1. Environmental Law
by Gurdip Singh and Amrita Bahri
Environmental Law by Dr. Gurdip Singh offers a comprehensive and updated analysis of India’s environmental legal framework, incorporating key amendments up to 2024. Covering constitutional foundations, sustainable development, pollution control, biodiversity, and the role of the National Green Tribunal, it serves as an essential resource for students, legal professionals, and policymakers.
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2. Environmental Law by S C Shastri
The seventh edition of Environmental Law by Prof. S.C. Shastri presents a thoroughly updated and insightful analysis of India's environmental legal landscape. With new content on the Environmental Rule of Law, sustainable development, and recent legal reforms, it also explores global frameworks and the judiciary’s shift toward an ecocentric approach, making it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and institutions alike.
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3. Disaster Law: Principles and Practice
by Amita Singh
Disaster Law: Principles and Practice is a pioneering, interdisciplinary work offering a comprehensive analysis of legal and governance frameworks for disaster management across India and South Asia. Combining global perspectives, real-life case studies, and practical strategies, it serves as an essential guide for building legal resilience in an era of climate change and complex emergencies.
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4. MCQ on Environmental Law
by Bimal N. Patel
MCQ on Environmental Law offers a clear and structured approach to mastering the subject through over 300 examination-style questions, covering key environmental statutes and principles. Designed for law students, bar exam candidates, and judicial service aspirants, it provides detailed answer explanations and online resources to enhance exam readiness and conceptual clarity.
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5. Environmental Law: Contemporary Issues
by Shobhalata Udapudi, Jagadeesh Chandra T.G., Bindu Vijay
This edited volume, born out of the National Conference on Environmental Law held at GNLU in April 2018, brings together scholarly insights on contemporary environmental challenges. Covering themes like regulatory frameworks, global governance, urban planning, and biodiversity, the book offers valuable perspectives for academicians, professionals, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscape of environmental law and policy.
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6. Environmental Law: Decentralised Environmental Governance by Shobhalata Udapudi, Jagadeesh Chandra T.G., Bindu Vijay
Environmental Law: Decentralised Environmental Governance is the first thematic publication by the GNLU Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development, focusing on the role of decentralisation in addressing climate change and environmental challenges. Divided into three sections, the book explores government responses, decentralised environmental protection, and the future of solar energy in India, offering valuable insights for scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in sustainable development.
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7. Eazy Cases on ENVIRONMENTAL LAW by Bimal N. Patel and Prachi V. Motiyani
Eazy Cases on Environmental Law (2017, Eastern Book Company) is a compact and well-structured casebook that presents key Indian environmental law judgments in clear, accessible language, facilitating quick comprehension and effective reference—for students, lawyers, and researchers alike.
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8. Supreme Court on Environment Law (1950 to 2018) (In 2 Volumes) by Surendra Malik and Sudeep Malik
This two-volume digest offers the most exhaustive compilation of Supreme Court case law on environmental law from 1950 to 2018, along with coverage of 37 Central and 87 State statutes. Structured for easy reference, it includes landmark rulings, key legal principles, and detailed cross-references—making it an indispensable resource for legal professionals, scholars, and researchers in environmental law.
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9. Environment Law by Sumeet Malik
This unique handbook offers the first-ever comprehensive compilation of Central and State Acts, Rules, policies, and international treaties related to the environment, going beyond standard statutory collections. Organised under themes like air, water, forests, biodiversity, and climate change, it serves as an essential reference for legal professionals, environmentalists, students, NGOs, and policymakers alike.
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10. Environmental Law For Managers
by Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Dr. Prachi V. Motiyani
Environmental Law for Managers is a practical guide that helps business and institutional managers navigate complex environmental regulations. It consolidates key legal provisions from diverse legislations—including the Environment Protection Act, forest and wildlife laws, tribal rights, and relevant tort and criminal law—making compliance more accessible and actionable for professionals.
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