{"product_id":"environmental-rights-and-the-judiciary-9798330578009","title":"Environmental Rights and the Judiciary","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ganesh P. Hegde\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Ganesh P. Hegde\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Ganesh P. Hegde\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Business Law\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling book offers a deep dive into the dynamic evolution of environmental protection in India, charting its progress from constitutional foundations to the robust judicial activism shaping today's environmental landscape. With a focus on the fundamental right to a healthy environment, the book examines how India's legal and constitutional frameworks have empowered the state to safeguard its citizens' right to life and liberty through environmental protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author traces the landmark 42nd Constitutional Amendment of 1976, which introduced Articles 48-A and 51-A(g), placing a constitutional obligation on the state to protect and improve the environment. The text highlights key environmental legislation-including the Environment Protection Act (1986), the Water and Air Pollution Acts, and the Forest Conservation Act (1980)-that have cemented these constitutional mandates into actionable laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough insightful analysis of landmark legal cases such as the \u003cstrong\u003eSilent Valley Case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRLEK Case\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eBhopal Gas Disaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book demonstrates the transformative role of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in pushing environmental concerns to the forefront. The author reveals how PIL has been a powerful tool in holding the state accountable, leading to groundbreaking judicial decisions that have strengthened environmental protections nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a legal exploration, this work examines the interplay between constitutional law, legislative action, and judicial activism, shedding light on how the Indian judiciary has interpreted the right to a pollution-free environment as an essential part of the right to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable resource for scholars, legal professionals, and activists, this book offers a comprehensive look at the development of environmental law in India and the ongoing fight for a sustainable, equitable future for all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ganesh P. Hegde","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45140570308759,"sku":"9798330578009","price":2263.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798330578009.webp?v=1767654822","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/environmental-rights-and-the-judiciary-9798330578009","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}