By Anu Mittal, Symbiosis Law School, Noida Editor’s note: In recent jurisprudence, denial of water has been deemed to imply a denial of right to life. Though not explicitly stated in the Indian Constitution as a Fundamental Right, it has been read into the interpretation to Article 21. The State is … [Read more...]
Civil Aviation in the EU Emission Trading Scheme
By Pravir Singh Srivastava & Akanksha Sisodia, Symbiosis Law School, Noida Editor’s note: In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions effectively, the European Union established an emissions trading system. A ‘cap’ is set on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted – this cap … [Read more...]
Religious Freedom And Environmental Protection
- Sumit Kumar Suman, CNLU Editor's Note: The author mainly focuses on the point that whether any contravention between the religious freedom and environmental protection or in other words we can say that if there is any contravention then we have to know that same occurred, in which … [Read more...]
Geological Carbon Sequestration:Is The Existing Legal Framework Adequate?
By Priyan Garg, Amity Law School, Noida EDITOR'S NOTE:- Carbon sequestration is the process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While it prima facie falls within the scope of geo-engineering, the need for a concrete legal framework to resolve the disputes arising out of geological … [Read more...]
Impact of farm raised salmon on the ecosystem
Tarunya Shankar Editor’s note: The U.S. Endangered Species Act was passed to protect the frail ecosystem and the variety of life that it contains. It divides species into endangered and threatened – depending upon the level of risk they face. This paper examines the efficiency of the above Act, … [Read more...]
Mandatory Carbon Taxes
By Kanthi Kiran Mamidanna, NALSAR University, Hyderabad "Editor's Note: Carbon tax is a fee imposed based on the level of carbon in a particular product to discourage the release of greenhouse gases. This paper undertakes an economic analysis of carbon taxes by using the game theory to determine if … [Read more...]
The Role of Indian Judiciary in Protection of Environment in India
By Atisha Sisodiya, School of Law, Christ University Editor’s Note: In recent years, there has been a sustained focus on the role played by the higher judiciary in devising and monitoring the implementation of measures for pollution control, conservation of forests and wildlife protection. Many … [Read more...]
Emission Trading Scheme: A Brief Overview and Indian Perspective
By Abhishek Mohanty, WBNUJS Editor's Note: The concern for controlling the level of pollution in the world has been growing steadily with the increasing urbanization and industrialization. This paper presents an overview of the Emissions Trading Scheme. This scheme become successfully in the … [Read more...]
Precautionary Principle
By Harpreet Kaur, UILS, Chandigarh "Editor's Note: The precautionary principle has been adopted universally in different environmental instruments. It states that if there is risk of severe damage to humans and the environment, absence of incontrovertible, conclusive, or definite scientific proof … [Read more...]
Biodiversity Act, 2002: An Analysis
By Udisha Ghosh and Chandralekha Akkiraju, Symbiosis Law School, Pune "Editor's Note: Biodiversity assumes immense significance for the survival of human beings because we depend on it even for our most basic needs like food and medicines. India houses a substantial portion of the world's … [Read more...]