Environmental Law – LIVE

Week 1: Basics of Environmental Law

Module 1.1: Introduction to Environmental Law in India

• Importance of Environmental Law: Understanding the critical role of environmental laws in protecting natural resources and public health.
• Key Environmental Laws: Overview of significant environmental legislation in India, including:
  • The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  • The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
  • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

Module 1.2: Role of Regulatory Bodies

• Overview of Regulatory Authorities: Introduction to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
• Drafting a Simple Environmental Notice: Guidance on drafting a basic environmental notice, including a practical exercise to draft a notice to a polluting industry under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, highlighting the violation and demanding corrective action.

Week 2: Environmental Litigation and Key Cases

Module 2.1: Landmark Environmental Cases

• Overview of Key Cases: Examination of landmark environmental cases in India, such as:
  • MC Mehta vs. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
  • Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India (Tanneries Case)
• Public Interest Litigation (PIL): Understanding the concept of PIL in environmental law and its application in safeguarding environmental interests.

Module 2.2: Role of Judiciary in Environmental Protection

• Judicial Influence on Environmental Law: Analysis of how the judiciary has shaped environmental law in India.
• Drafting a Basic Environmental Petition: Learning to draft a simple PIL petition related to environmental issues, such as illegal dumping of hazardous waste, including key arguments and remedies sought.

Week 3: Environmental Contracts

Module 3.1: Introduction to Environmental Contracts

• Understanding Environmental Contracts: Overview of environmental contracts and their relevance in environmental law.
• Common Clauses in Environmental Contracts: Exploration of typical clauses found in environmental agreements.

Module 3.2: Environmental Compliance in Contracts

• Compliance Requirements: Simplified understanding of compliance requirements in environmental contracts.
• Drafting Workshop: Practical session on drafting a basic environmental services agreement between a company and a waste management service provider, focusing on compliance and environmental performance clauses.

Week 4: Practical Applications and Emerging Issues

Module 4.1: Practical Applications of Environmental Law

• Impact on Daily Life and Business: Discussion on how environmental law influences everyday life and business operations.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Brief overview of the Environmental Impact Assessment process and its significance.

Module 4.2: Emerging Issues in Environmental Law

• Introduction to Contemporary Challenges: Insight into emerging issues such as climate change law and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in environmental protection.
• Final Drafting Workshop: Exercise in drafting a simple environmental compliance report for a manufacturing unit, outlining adherence to environmental regulations and areas for improvement.

Assessment and Certification

• Weekly Drafting Tasks: Submission of weekly drafting assignments, which will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided.
• Final Project: Completion of a comprehensive environmental legal document (e.g., a petition, agreement, or compliance report) based on a hypothetical scenario.
• Certification: Participants who complete the course and successfully submit the final project will receive a certificate of completion.

Certificate

This is the certificate you will receive upon completion of the course: