Environmental Laws in India: A Brief Introduction

Environmental law is one of the significant domains in the law field as a substantial law in India. The Water Act, 1974, The Air Act, 1981, The Environment Protection Act, 1986, The Noise Pollution Rules, 2000, The Public Liability insurance Tribunal Act, 1981,The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995, The National Environment Appellate Tribunal Act, 1997, The Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000. Mainly the environmental law can be explained as legal framework comprising principles, directives, policies, and regulations founded by different local, national, or international units. Its intention or purpose is to safeguard and maintain the environment, verifying its appropriateness for both the present and the future generations. In India there are various laws regarding to protect, balance, and to preserve the environmental sustainable development.