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.

Dr. Satish Shastri by writing this book has done a great service to the society. The book shows his immense interest, in-depth study and deep love for the subject and the concerned law. -Extract from the Foreword by Justice V.S. Dave, Former Judge, Rajasthan High Court

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