Lexis Nexis’s Environmental Law in India by P Leelakrishnan
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Navigate the evolving landscape of ecological jurisprudence with Environmental Law in India. Authored by veteran law professor P. Leelakrishnan and published by LexisNexis, this 7th Edition (2025) offers exhaustive, up-to-date coverage of the field.
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âś” The NGT in Focus: Examines the critical role of the National Green Tribunal in providing expert review and reducing court burdens.
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âś” Latest Legislative Updates: Fully incorporates recent amendments including the Ecomark Rules, 2024 and the Environment Protection (Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024.
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âś” Landmark Jurisprudence: Provides qualitative analysis of the Bhopal gas tragedy, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and the constitutional mandate for environmental protection.
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Lexis Nexis’s Environmental Law in India by P Leelakrishnan – 7th Edition 2025.
Environmental Law in India (7th Edition, 2025) offers a comprehensive and exhaustive coverage of ecological jurisprudence. Authored by Dr. P. Leelakrishnan, this textbook addresses the fundamental constitutional mandate for environmental protection, the mechanisms of judicial review, and the evolving principles shaped by India’s constitutional courts. It is an indispensable reference for students, lawyers, judges, social activists, and researchers dedicated to environmental justice.
Tracing the Evolution of Environmental Justice
The book discusses the subject with a comparative analysis approach, offering perspectives from different international jurisdictions while grounding the theory in harsh domestic realities.
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The Bhopal Legacy & EIA: Provides qualitative analysis of the Bhopal gas tragedy and its resulting litigation, alongside detailed chapters on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the necessity of public participation in that process.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT): A dedicated Chapter 7 outlines the Supreme Court’s perspective on the NGT, highlighting its efficiency as an expert review institution designed to reduce the burden on traditional courts.
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2024/2025 Statutory Updates: Keeps practitioners current by including the latest legislation, specifically the Ecomark Rules, 2024 and the Environment Protection (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024.
International Context & Comparative Analysis
The work extends beyond domestic statutes. It incorporates references to essential international treaties and conventions pertinent to environmental law, allowing students to understand how global climate agreements and international human rights frameworks influence domestic policy and judicial review.
Who Should Buy This Book?
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Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.): The definitive, syllabus-aligned textbook for environmental law courses across Indian universities.
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NGT Practitioners & Lawyers: Essential for litigators requiring critical analysis of landmark judgments and updated 2024/2025 penalty rules.
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Activists & Policymakers: A reliable guide for understanding the EIA process and public participation rights.
About the Author
Dr. P. Leelakrishnan
Dr. P. Leelakrishnan holds a Ph.D. in Administrative Law from the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE). He has served as a revered law professor at the Cochin University of Science and Technology for 30 years. As the Head of the Department, Dean, and Emeritus Fellow at the Cochin University School of Legal Studies, he has had a versatile and distinguished career as a lawyer, researcher, writer, and academic. His extensive body of work continues to shape the understanding of administrative and environmental law in India.
Details
- Binding : Paperback
- Publisher : Lexis Nexis
- Author : P Leelakrishnan
- Edition : 7th Edition 2025
- Language :Â English
- ISBN-10 : 9788197759024
- ISBN-13 : 9788197759024
| Publisher | Lexis Nexis |
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| Language | English |
| Author | P Leelakrishnan |
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