Category: Environmental Laws
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Constitutional Provisions for Environment Protection
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Constitutional Provisions for Environment Protection The constitution of India is not an inert but a living document which evolves and grows with time. When our constitution was drafted it did not contain any specific provisions on the environment and even the word “Environment” did not find a place…
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The Principles of Equity and Equality
Law and You > Environmental Laws > The Principles of Equity and Equality Economic growth can only be sustained when it is based on the principle of equity and equality. Common ownership of resources and their equitable distribution is a fundamental tenet of the idea of the modern welfare state. Equity means that there should…
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Public Trust Doctrine of Sustainable Development
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Public Trust Doctrine of Sustainable Development The Public Trust Doctrine is a legal principle that holds that certain natural resources are preserved for public use and that the government must protect and maintain these resources for the public’s benefit. Originating from Roman law and incorporated into English common…
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Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) of Sustainable Development
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) of Sustainable Development The Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) also known as the principle of extended producer responsibility is an environmental policy concept that asserts that those who produce pollution or environmental damage should bear the costs of managing it, to prevent harm to human…
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Precautionary Principle of Sustainable Development
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Precautionary Principle of Sustainable Development The Precautionary Principle is a fundamental concept in environmental and public health policy that advocates for preventive action in the face of uncertainty. It suggests that when there is scientific uncertainty about potential risks or harmful consequences of an activity, policy, or product,…
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Intergenerational Equity Principle of Sustainable Development
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Intergenerational Equity Principle of Sustainable Development The Intergenerational Equity Principle is a key concept in sustainability and environmental ethics, emphasizing the responsibility of the present generation to manage resources and the environment in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own…
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Sustainable Development
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Sustainable Development Man is both creature and moulder of his environment, which gives him physical sustenance and affords him the opportunity for intellectual, moral, social and spiritual growth. In the long and tortuous evolution of the human race on this planet, a stage has been reached when through…
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Rio Declaration, 1992
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Rio Declaration, 1992 Twenty years after Stockholm, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3rd to 14th June 1992 with the goal of establishing a new and equitable global partnership through the creation of new levels of co-operation among States,…
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Stockholm Declaration, 1972
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Stockholm Declaration, 1972 Sustainable development refers to a framework for meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity, aiming for long-term prosperity and well-being for all…
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Environmental Pollution: Meaning, Sources, Types and Effects
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Environmental Pollution: Meaning, Sources, Types and Effects The term environment refers to the surrounding conditions or influences in which an organism, system, or community exists and operates. It encompasses both natural and human-made aspects and can be understood at various scales, from the immediate surroundings of an individual…