ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
(ENVIRONMENTAL LAW – SYLLABUS)Unit I: Introduction to Environmental Law
- Meaning, scope and importance of Environmental Law
- Environment and ecology: basic concepts
- Environmental pollution – types and sources
- Sustainable development: concept and evolution
- Environmental ethics and environmental justice
Unit II: Constitutional Framework for Environmental Protection
- Environment under the Constitution of India
- Article 48A – Directive Principles of State Policy
- Article 51A(g) – Fundamental Duties
- Right to clean environment under Article 21
- Role of judiciary in environmental protection
Unit III: International Environmental Law
- Evolution of International Environmental Law
- Stockholm Declaration, 1972
- Rio Declaration, 1992
- Paris Agreement, 2015
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- Climate change and global warming
- Principle of common but differentiated responsibility
Unit IV: Environmental Protection Laws in India
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Noise Pollution Regulations
- Role and powers of Central and State Pollution Control Boards
Unit V: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Meaning and objectives of EIA
- EIA Notification, 2006
- Public participation in EIA process
- Environmental clearance procedures
- Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notifications
Unit VI: Biodiversity and Wildlife Protection
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002
- Protection of forests and forest dwellers
- Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- National parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves
Unit VII: Environmental Principles and Doctrines
- Polluter Pays Principle
- Precautionary Principle
- Public Trust Doctrine
- Absolute Liability
- Sustainable development doctrine
Unit VIII: Environmental Adjudication and Remedies
- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- Powers and jurisdiction of NGT
- Public Interest Litigation in environmental matters
- Environmental crimes and penalties
- Remedies and compensation
Unit IX: Emerging Issues in Environmental Law
- Climate justice
- Environmental governance
- Waste management laws (Plastic, E-waste, Bio-medical waste)
- Environmental protection and human rights
- Role of NGOs and civil society
Unit X: Case Laws and Judicial Activism
- M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak case)
- Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India
- Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India
- Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar
- A.P. Pollution Control Board v. Prof. M.V. Nayudu