Development of Environmental Laws in India

Product Description Development of Environmental Laws in India highlights the dynamic nature of environmental law-making in India between the judiciary, the executive and the parliament. This has led to the creation of a wide range of environmental institutions and bodies with varied roles and responsibilities. The book contains a large volume of materials from the late 1990s, which show a marked shift in the nature of environmental governance in India. These materials offer an understanding of the contemporary debates in environment law in the context of India's economic liberalisation. The materials are thematically organized and presented in an accessible manner. The chapters contain definitions and specific clauses from the legal instruments and refer to court orders and judgements on these themes. Book Description Presents dynamic interactions between the judiciary, executive and parliamentary structures in shaping environment law in neoliberal India. About the Author Kanchi Kohli is Senior Researcher at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. She works on environment, forest and biodiversity governance in India. Her research explores the links between law, industrialization and environment justice. She has authored various publications, research papers and popular articles. She is the co-editor of Business Interests and the Environmental Crisis, published by SAGE in 2016. She has taught at universities and law schools on subjects related to biodiversity, environment and community development.Manju Menon is Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. Her main areas of work are resource politics, environmental law and regulatory decision-making. She has published popular articles and papers on environment, law and development for over two decades. She is the co-editor of Business Interests and the Environmental Crisis, published by SAGE in 2016.