Bharat's Landmark Judgements of Supreme Court on Environmental Justice

Bharat's Landmark Judgements of Supreme Court on Environmental Justice – 1st Edition 2025 is a pioneering legal compilation that brings together some of the most critical and transformative judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of India on matters related to environmental protection and sustainability. This carefully curated edition serves as an authoritative reference for understanding the evolution of environmental jurisprudence in India and the judiciary's proactive role in promoting eco-centric governance.

This book not only presents full-text decisions but also includes detailed summaries, legal interpretations, and contextual insights, making it invaluable for lawyers, judges, environmentalists, academicians, policymakers, law students, and activists working in the realm of environmental law and public interest litigation.

Key Features:

• Compilation of Landmark Supreme Court Rulings:
  Features seminal judgments such as the Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum case, Ganga Pollution cases, Godavarman Thirumulpad forest case, and others that have laid the foundation of environmental justice in India.

• Thematic Organization of Cases:
  Cases are organized around key environmental themes—pollution control, biodiversity protection, forest conservation, sustainable development, intergenerational equity, and more.

• Judicial Interpretation of Environmental Principles:
  Explains core principles like the Polluter Pays Principle, Precautionary Principle, and Public Trust Doctrine with supporting case law.

• Contextual Legal Analysis:
  Each judgment is accompanied by brief commentaries explaining its significance, implications, and contribution to Indian environmental law.

• Reference to Statutes and Legal Provisions:
  Cross-references judgments with relevant provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, Water Act, Air Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Act, and constitutional mandates under Article 21 and Article 48A.

• Useful for Competitive and Judicial Examinations:
  An essential resource for aspirants preparing for judicial services, NET, UGC, civil services, or law entrance exams, where environmental law is increasingly emphasized.

• Ideal for Legal Practice and Academic Research:
  Suitable for environmental law practitioners, NGOs, researchers, and students who need an authoritative source for case-based environmental legal studies.

Why This Book is a Must-Have:

• Bridges the Gap Between Theory and Practice:
  Makes environmental law more accessible by combining legal theory with real-world judicial enforcement.

• Authoritative and Timely Resource:
  Addresses contemporary environmental challenges and the judiciary’s role in interpreting laws in the context of climate change, industrial pollution, and ecological degradation.

• Supports Public Interest Litigation (PIL):
  Equips legal professionals with real case precedents crucial for drafting PILs related to environmental rights and constitutional remedies.

• Promotes Eco-Legal Literacy:
  Encourages legal awareness and responsible citizenship by showing how courts have upheld environmental rights as part of fundamental rights.

Bharat's Landmark Judgements of Supreme Court on Environmental Justice – 1st Edition 2025 is a unique legal resource that captures the environmental conscience of the highest court of India. Whether you're a legal practitioner, a concerned citizen, or a student of law and governance, this book provides the foundational understanding necessary to engage with India's environmental legal framework and its future trajectory.