1. Environment Law
SEMESTER V
• BA LLB
• BBA LLB
• B.COM LLB
RAVIKRISHNAN EM
ravikrishnan.em@presidencyuniversity.inn
2. Course Description
This course covers the principles and concepts of environmental law, including Constitutional
responsibilities, sustainable development, and climate change. Students will gain practical skills in
legal analysis and research through lectures, case studies, research papers, group discussions,
and moot court exercises. By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of the
legal and policy frameworks underpinning environmental law.
3. Course Outcomes
CO Description
CO 1 Analyse the concept of environment,
pollution and the nature and scope of
environmental law.
CO 2 Analyse the core elements of international
legal framework pertaining to environment.
CO 3 Demonstrate an ability to engage in
debates about the ways in which
environment is protected under Indian legal
regime.
CO 4 Critically articulate the interface between
domestic and international legal framework
on environment.
4. Course Content (Syllabus)
1 Introduction to
Environmental Law
• covers environmental
basics, including
components and
biosphere, along with an
overview of pollution
types, sources, and
effects. It also highlights
the significance of
environmental law and the
impact of human
population on the
environment
2
International Law and
Environmental protection
This segment covers the evolution
of international environmental law,
including key events like the
Stockholm Conference of 1972,
agreements such as the Montreal
and Kyoto Protocols, and pivotal
conferences like the Earth Summit
and Johannesburg Conference,
addressing critical issues in global
sustainability efforts.
3 History & Development of
Environmental Law in
India
• British-era and post-
independence laws
• Constitutional and judicial
framework
• Expanding environmental
rights and principles
4
Protection of
Environment under
different Laws
• Laws related to water and
air pollution
• Environment Protection
Act (EPA) of 1986
5. Environmental Law in Practice
Public Interest Litigation
How environmental lawyers use public
interest litigation to represent
environmental interests and protect the
public from environmental harms.
Corporate Responsibility
How corporations navigate environmental
law and the regulatory frameworks
governing environmental issues to
promote environmental sustainability.
Community Engagement
How communities affected by
environmental degradation engage with
environmental law to hold polluters
accountable and promote environmental
sustainability.
Government Enforcement
The enforcement mechanisms available to
governments to promote compliance with
environmental laws and prevent
environmental harm.
6. Conclusion
The Importance of
Environmental Law
Environmental law is an
essential and exciting field of
law that promotes
environmental sustainability
and protects human health.
As LLB students, you have
an opportunity to make a
significant impact in this field!
The Future of
Environmental Law
The future of environmental
law is promising, as
governments and private
actors increasingly recognize
the importance of
environmental sustainability
and adopt policies to address
environmental challenges.
Become an
Environmental Law
Expert Today!
Thank you for joining us on
this journey to learn about
environmental law. We
encourage you to continue
exploring this exciting and
important field and apply
your knowledge and
expertise to promote
environmental sustainability
and protect human health.
