Year: 2022(July –Dec)

Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

COURSE PLAN
Target 50% (marks)
Level-1 40% (population)
Level-2 50% (population)
Level-3 60% (population)

1. Method of Evaluation

UG PG
Quizzes/Tests, Assignments (30%) Quizzes/Tests, Assignments, seminar (50%)
Mid Examination (20%) End semester (50%)
End examination (50%)

2. Passing Criteria

Scale PG UG

Out of 10 point scale SGPA – “6.00” in each semester SGPA – “5.0” in each semester
CGPA – “6.00” CGPA – “5.0”
Min. Individual Course Grade  –  “C” Min. Individual Course Grade  –  “C”
Course Grade  Point –  “4.0” Course Grade  Point –  “4.0”

*for PG, passing marks are 40/100 in a paper

*for UG, passing marks are 35/100 in a paper

3. Pre-requisites: An understanding of constitutional law

4. Course Objectives:
To acquaint students with the knowledge of:
a) Analyze Indian approaches to the problem of environmental pollution in the context of law as
a means of prevention of environmental pollution and for protection of environment.
b) Explore international obligations of the country for protection of environment.
c) Evaluate legislative measures for protection of environment and spirit of Indian Constitution
for protection of environment. It also provides the opportunities to the students to understand
the activist role played by Indian Judiciary in protection of environment and evolution of
different principles such as polluter pay principle, precautionary principle, inter-generational
equity and sustainable development.

5. Pedagogy
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Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Interactive approach during the course of learning (Students are supposed to come prepared for the topics
for discussion in the class/ case studies/ Presentations/ Viva-voce). The main tools of teaching may be
summarized as under:
 Lectures (PPT’s) with Question and Answer Sessions
 Video lectures
 Case Law Analysis
 Class Room Participation
 Class Tests/Quizzes (Graded/Ungraded)
 Discussion forums
 Blogs

6. References:
Text Books  Shyam Divan and Armin Rosencranz, Environmental Law and Policy
in India, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2005.
 P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, (2nd Edn.), Lexis Nexis,
New Delhi, 2005.
 P.B. Sahasranaman, Handbook of Environmental Law In India (Second
Edition), Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2012.
 Maheshwara Swamy, Textbook on Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Asia
Law House, Hyderabad, 2008.
 S. Shantakumar, Introduction to Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.),
Wadhwa & Company, Nagpur, 2005.
 S.C. Shastri, Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2005.
 I.A. Khan, Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Central Law Agency,
Allahabad, 2002.
 Amod S. Tilak, Environmental Law, (1st Edn.),Snow White Publication,
Mumbai.

Web resources  AIR Database

 JSTOR
 Hein Online
 SCC Online
 Westlaw Database
 Manupatra

Journals  AIR
 Economic and Political Weekly
 Journal of India Law Institute
 Supreme Court Cases
 The Practical Lawyer

Reference books  Philippe Sands, Principles of International Environmental Law:

Frameworks, Standards and Implementation.(2nd ed., 2003)
Cambridge University Press.
 Year: 2022(July –Dec)
Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

 Stuart Bell & Donald McGillivray, Environmental Law – The Law and
Policy Relating to the Protection of the Environment (6th ed., 2006)
Oxford University Press.
 Daniel Budansky, The Art and Craft of International Environmental
Law, (1st ed., 2010) Harvard University Press.

GUIDELINES TO STUDY THE SUBJECT

Instructions to Students:

1. Go through the 'Syllabus' in the Black Board section of the web-site(https://learn.upes.ac.in) in

order to find out the Reading List.
2. Get your schedule and try to pace your studies as close to the timeline as possible.
3. Get your on-line lecture notes (Content, videos) at Lecture Notes section.  These are our lecture
notes. Make sure you use them during this course.
4. Check your blackboard regularly
5. Go through study material
6. Check mails and announcements on blackboard
7. Keep updated with the posts, assignments and examinations which shall be conducted on the
blackboard
8. Be regular, so that you do not suffer in any way
9. Cell Phones and other Electronic Communication Devices: Cell phones and other electronic
communication devices (such as Blackberries/Laptops) are not permitted in classes during Tests or
the Mid/Final Examination. Such devices MUST be turned off in the class room.
10. E-Mail and online learning tool: Each student in the class should have an e-mail id and a pass
word to access the LMS system regularly. Regularly, important information – Date of conducting
class tests, guest lectures, via online learning tool. The best way to arrange meetings with us or ask
specific questions is by email and prior appointment. All the assignments preferably should be
uploaded on online learning tool. Various research papers/reference material will be
mailed/uploaded on online learning platform time to time.
11. Attendance: Students are required to have minimum attendance of 75% in each subject. Students
with less than said percentage shall NOT be allowed to appear in the end semester examination.

This much should be enough to get you organized and on your way to having a great semester! If you need
us for anything, send your feedback through e-mail to your concerned faculty. Please use an appropriate
subject line to indicate your message details.

There will no doubt be many more activities in the coming weeks. So, to keep up to date with all the latest
developments, please keep visiting this website regularly.
 Year: 2022(July –Dec)
Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

RELATED OUTCOMES
1. The expected outcomes of the Program are:

PO1 Students will demonstrate conceptual knowledge in core areas of law.

PO2 Students will effectively apply their learnings to practical legal issues.

PO3 Students will be able to exhibit effective law professional skills, employing oral and
written communication, legal research, analysis, rationalization and critical-thinking.

PO4 Students will demonstrate ability to evolve alternative solutions from dynamic socio-
economic and techno-legal perspectives.

PO5 Students will demonstrate desirable qualities to be employable in the relevant market.

PO6 Students will show sensitivity towards ethical, moral and social issues arising in their
professional career

PO7 Students will exhibit commitment, teambuilding, networking, leadership and lifelong
learning skills to excel in legal world.

2. The expected outcomes of the Specific Program are:

PSO1(CRIMIN Students will be able to demonstrate conceptual knowledge in core areas of social
AL) sciences

PSO2 Students will be able to demonstrate integrated knowledge of legal principles and
social sciences

PSO3 Students will be able to exhibit skills in practices and procedures of Criminal Law.

PSO1(CONST) Students will be able to demonstrate conceptual knowledge in core areas of social
sciences.

PSO2 Students will be able to demonstrate integrated knowledge of legal principles and
social sciences

PSO3 Students will be able to exhibit skills in practices and procedures of Constitutional
 Year: 2022(July –Dec)
Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Law.

3. The expected outcomes of the Course are:

CO 1 Define the nature, scope, importance and basic principles of environmental law in India.

Explain the social, historical, constitutional and legal developments of environmental law
CO 2
in India vis-a-vis international developments in the field.
Articulate the applicable legal regime specifically legislated for environmental protection
CO 3
and pollution in India.
Analyze the structure, function and jurisprudence of Special Courts and Tribunals in India on
CO4
environmental matters.
Evaluate and formulate arguments (oral and written) in environmental law and policy and in other
CO5
contemporary developments in these areas.

4. Co-Relationship Matrix(Criminal Law)

Indicate the relationships by1- Slight (low) 2- Moderate (Medium) 3-Substantial (high)

Program
Outcome
s
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
Course
Outcome
s
CO 1 3 - - - - - - - - -

CO 2 - 1 - 1 - - - - - -

CO3 - 2 - - 3 - - - - -

CO4 - 3 - - 3 3 - - -

CO5 - 3 - 1 - 1 1 - - -

Average 3 2 1 1 3 2 2 - - -

5. Co-Relationship Matrix(Constitutional Law)

Indicate the relationships by1- Slight (low) 2- Moderate (Medium) 3-Substantial (high)

Program PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO

Outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
 Year: 2022(July –Dec)
Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Course
Outcome
s
CO 1 3 - - - - - - - - -

CO 2 - 1 - 1 - - - - - 1

CO3 - 2 - - 3 - - - - -

CO4 - 3 - - 3 3 - - -

CO5 - 3 - 1 - - - - - -

Average 3 2 1 1 3 3 3 - - 1

6. Course outcomes assessment plan and rubrics

component
s Case
Case Mid End
Quiz presentatio
Analysis(Mar Semeste Semeste
Course (30) n
r r
ks 50) (Marks 20)
Outcomes

CO 1   

CO 2  

CO 3   

CO4  

CO5   

Slow learner – Class test before Mid semester exam less than 40%(slow learner)
Remedy-Remedial class
Fast learner-Mid semester exam more than 85

Remedy- guiding them for case analysis, writing research articles/blog, Participating in
conferences ,debates etc.
 Year: 2022(July –Dec)
Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Faculty buddy- Prof. G N Sinha and Gaurav Mittal

Master class- Mr. A K Lal, IFS (Retd.)- Master Class

Master class -(Ms. Jyotika Kalra, Former Member NHRC- Master Class)

BROAD PLAN OF COURSE COVERAGE

Course Activities:

Planned
Unit Description No. of Remarks
From To
Sessions
INTRODUCTION TO
I ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 1 5 5

ENVIRONMENTAL
PHILOSOPHY,
II JURISPRUDENCE AND 6 15 10
JUSTICE

DEVELOPMENT OF
III ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 16 26 10

LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR

IV PROTECTION OF 27 31 5
ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA

V LEGISLATIONS RELATING 32 42 10
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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

TO ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION &
POLLUTION

PROTECTION OF FOREST,
WILDLIFE AND
VI BIODIVERSITY 43 53 10

JUDICIAL APPROACH TO
ENVIRONMENTAL
VII PROTECTION 54 56 5

TRADE AND
VIII 57 60 5
ENVIRONMENT

Total sessions 60

Sessions: Total No. of Instructional periods available for the course

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-I

CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

Relationship between human and the environment

1.  CO1
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3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Nature, Scope, and Importance; Law as a tool for

Environmental Protection
2.  CO1

Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies

3.  CO1
Socio-environmental jurisprudence-
4.  CO1
Historical Development of Environmental Law in India
5. CO1
SESSION PLAN
UNIT-II

Lecture
No. Topics to be Covered CO Mapped

6. Human Rights and Environment  CO2

Basic Principles of Environmental Law
7.  CO2

8. Polluter Pays Principle CO2

9. Polluter Pays Principle  CO2

10. Public Trust doctrine, CO2

11. Public Trust doctrine,  CO2

12. Sustainable Development,  CO2

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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

CO2

13. Sustainable Development,

CO2

Inter-generational equity, Precautionary Principle

14.
CO2

Inter-generational equity, Precautionary Principle

15.

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-III
CO
Mapp
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered ed

(Stockholm Conference) – Aims and Objectives of the Conference, Stockholm

Declaration, 1972
16  CO3

World Charter for Nature, 1982

WCED – The Brundtland Commission, Brundtland Report 1987
17  CO3
World Charter for Nature, 1982
WCED – The Brundtland Commission, Brundtland Report 1987
18  CO3
UNCED/Earth Summit) – Aims and Objectives of Conference, Rio Declaration
1992, Agenda 21
19 CO3
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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

UNCED/Earth Summit) – Aims and Objectives of Conference, Rio Declaration

1992, Agenda 21
20  CO3
UNFCCC, Statement of Forest Principles, Earth Summit Plus Five - Kyoto
Protocol, 1997; SDG’s
21 CO3

UNFCCC, Statement of Forest Principles, Earth Summit Plus Five - Kyoto

Protocol, 1997; SDG’s
22  CO3
 CO3

Global Warming and Climate Change, Paris Agreement on Climate Change,

23 2015
 CO3

Global Warming and Climate Change, Paris Agreement on Climate Change,

24 2015
 CO3

Recent Developments
25
 CO3

Recent Developments
26

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-IV
Lectu CO
re Mapp
No. Topics to be Covered ed
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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
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3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Constitutional Framework reg. Environmental Protection in India: Article 21, 48 A,

27 51 A (g), 32 and 226  CO2
Constitutional Framework reg. Environmental Protection in India: Article 21, 48 A,
28 51 A (g), 32 and 226 CO2

29 Tort of Nuisance: Public and Private, Tort of Negligence; CO2

30 Strict Liability/Absolute Liability concept  CO2
Provisions under Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
31 CO2

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-V
CO
Mappe
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered d
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 - The
32 Framework of the Act ,  CO4

Regulatory Mechanism: Its Powers and Functions, Offences and Penalties

33 under Water Act CO4

34 Role of Judiciary in Prevention of Water Pollution – An appraisal  CO4

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 - The
35 Framework of the Act, CO4
Regulatory Mechanism: Its Powers and Functions, Offences and Penalties
36 under Air Act,  CO4

Role of Judiciary in Prevention of Air Pollution – An appraisal.

37 CO4

The Environment Protection Act (EPA) of 1986 - Main Aims and

38 Objectives of the Act,  CO4

The Environment Protection Act (EPA) of 1986 - Main Aims and

39 Objectives of the Act,  CO4
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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

importance of Section 3 and 5 of EPA, Violation and Penalties under the

40 Act  CO4

EIA Notifications – An appraisal, Secondary legislations under EPA.

41 CO4

Environmental Liability Insurance: The Public Liability Insurance Act and

Rules, 1991
42 CO4

SESSION PLAN

UNIT-VI

CO
Mapp
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered ed

Evolution and Jurisprudence of Forest and Wildlife Laws  CO5

42
Statutory Framework on Forest, Wildlife and Biodiversity- Law and
Regulatory Framework CO5
43
Indian Forest Act, 1927; Offences, Penalties and Regulatory bodies)  CO5
44

Indian Forest Act, 1927; Offences, Penalties and Regulatory bodies) CO5
45

Forest Conservation Act, 1980  CO5

46
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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of

Forest Rights) Act CO5
47

Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of

Forest Rights) Act  CO5
48

The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 – relevant provisions  CO5

49
CO5

Offences against Wild Life (Offences, Penalties and Regulatory bodies)

50
CO5
Biodiversity Conservation - Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its Salient
Features
51
CO5
Biodiversity Conservation - Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its Salient
Features
52

SESSION PLAN

UNIT-VII

CO
Mapp
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered ed

53 Evolution of Environmental Law and Role of Public Interest Litigation  CO5

54 National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 CO5

Significant Interventions by Supreme Court, High Courts and NGT in recent

55 times  CO5

56 Significant Interventions by Supreme Court, High Courts and NGT in recent CO5
times
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1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

Significant Interventions by Supreme Court, High Courts and NGT in recent

57. times  CO5

SESSION PLAN

UNIT-VIII

CO
Mapp
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered ed

58 Relationship between trade and environment  CO5

59 Role of WTO and UNEP – an analysis CO5

60 Natural Resource Management and Trade  CO5

Internal Assessment Plan Timelines For Assessments CO Mapped

1)Quiz- 30 marks Before mid-semester CO 1 & 2 & 3

2)Case Analysis/ Role Play- 40 After mid Semester CO 4

marks (group-wise)

3)Presentation/ Blog Writing- Three weeks before End CO 5

20 marks (with PPT) Semester

4) Class Participation- 10 Two Weeks before End CO 5

Marks Semester
Detailed Rubrics
 Year: 2022(July –Dec)
Semester: V

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr. Anju Pandey Course

Code:CLCC4014
2. Course: Environment Studies And Law L:60
3. Program: BA LL.B (Hons.) criminal /consti Law T:0
4. Target : 50% P:NA
C: 4

1)MCQ 30 Marks (before mid sem)

2)Article/Research paper/Case
analysis/Blog- Marks 40 deadline (2
weeks after mid sem)

• Knowledge- 20 marks

• Coherence and formatting-5

marks

• Writing Skills- 15 marks

• Analysis- 10 marks

3)Case Presentation before End

Semester Examination, (20 Marks)
(3 weeks before end sem)

• Understanding of concept- 10
Marks

• Relevant law- 10 Marks