LEGAL ISSUES AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

AUTHOR – KIRANMAI, Student at INVERTIS UNIVERSITY, Department of law, BAREILLY

Best Citation – KIRANMAI, LEGAL ISSUES AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, LEX IS US LAW JOURNAL, 2 (1) of 2023, Pg. 65-69, ISBN – 978-81-960384-0-3.
ABSTRACT

Environmental pollution refers to “contamination of physical and biological components of the earth atmospheric system to such an extent that normal environmental processes are adversely affected ” , Environment refers to the surroundings us , which provides a shield for human life .there must be awareness in the society on the most crucial subject on which life depends in an ideal society the civilised person must try to equate the balance between the economy and environmental matters but these days strikes a great imbalance between the societal needs and harm to environment the rapid growth of industrialisation, globalisation , no doubt contribute a great achievement to raise one nation’s economy , however have major impacts on Environment behind it , we are unfortunate about the issue even at primary level we are using a non -biodegradable substances use of polythene bags , more carbon emission things , contributing a great loss to our environment and consequences will be seen sooner or later . There are various legislation provides a legal framework like under law of torts concept of nuisance , strict and absolute liability under Constitution of India Article -21 which includes Right to live in safe and pure environment, directive principles of state policy , fundamental duties , National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central pollution control board (CPCB) are effective enough but need to create awareness and to  make safe environment at primary level .

KEYWORDS : Environmental pollution , awareness , non -biodegradable susbstances , national green tribunal , central pollution control board