The document summarizes the Environment Protection Act of 1986 in India. It was enacted after the Bhopal gas tragedy to provide a framework for protecting the environment. The key objectives of the act are to implement international agreements on the environment, coordinate regulatory agencies, punish those endangering the environment, and ensure sustainable development. It gives powers to the central government to constitute authorities to enforce standards and restrict pollution. It also outlines penalties for non-compliance. The case study of the Bhopal gas tragedy that prompted the law is also summarized.