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Environment Protection

The protection of environment is a global issue and it is not an isolated problem of any

area or nation. The problem of environmental pollution in an increasingly small world

concerns all countries irrespective of their size, level of development or ideology.

Notwithstanding political division of the world into national units, the oceanic worldis interconnected whole; and winds that blow over the countries are also one.

The problem of environmental protection is not new in its origin. It is as old as the

emergence of Homo sapiens on the planet and it was realized in the times of Plato

2500 years ago. However, different dimensions of the problem of environment

protection and its management have take a serious turn in the present era.

In fact, the concern for environment protection in India can be traced back to the

period between 321 to 300 B.C. The ancient Indian law on environment protection is

found in Kautilya's Arthashatra. It was the dharma of each individual in the society toprotect the nature. The people worshipped the objects of nature. The trees, water, land

and animals gained important position in the ancient times. The cultural and religious

heritage of Indian shows a deep concern for the protection and preservation of the

environment.

The world history reveals that almost all religious and philosophical writings

expressed concern for protection and adequate use of natural resources and also need

for preserving natural wealth for the sake of future generations.

Thus, in the ancient time, water, animals and plants mostly attracted a favourable

attention of each member of the society. It was the religion which controlled the

activities of individuals. The dharma of environment was to sustain and ensure

progress and welfare of all. The most important and noteworthy development of this

period was that each individual knew his duty to protect the environment and he tried

to act accordingly.

It is not that in India there were no laws earlier to protect the environment from

pollution and that it is recent phenomenon to have laws to protect the environment.

Even from the last century, in India, there have been various statutory provisions,specific legislations and application of common law principles the object of which is

to protect the environment. Thus, broadly speaking, the legal remedies which are

available in India for protecting the environment from pollution are common law

remedies and statutory remedies.

OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

The main objectives of the Environment Protection are as follows:-

1. Controlled, restricted and mindful use and exploitation of natural

resources;

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2. Maintenance and protection of environmental quality;

3. Protecting and balancing of the eco-system;

4. Achievement of substantial development;

5. Environment awareness among the people;

6. Working out the pollution problems;

7. Environmental education and training;

8. Punishment of the polluter.

Further my paper will consist of environmental pollution and it remedies under

different laws, it will also deal with justice delivery system under various

environmental law and major problem in delivering justice and role of Supreme Court

and high court in environment protection.

I am sending you my paper on 2nd March 2011 as we have received your letter

yesterday. I will be sending you my registration form by tomorrow.

Kindly accept my paper

Yours thankful

Pooja (LLM 1st Year)

G.N.D.U. (RC) Jalandhar

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