Year: July –Dec2022

Semester: VII

1. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

2. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
3. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

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

1. Method of Evaluation:

UG
Tests, Assignments, Book Review/Movie Review (30%)
Mid Examination (20%)
End examination (50%)

2. Passing Criteria:

Scale UG

Out of 10-point scale SGPA – “5.0” in each semester

CGPA – “5.0”
Min. Individual Course Grade  –  “C”
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:

a. To make them understand the 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. To make them apply about the exploration of the international obligations of the country
for protection of environment.
c. To make the students critically analyse about the 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.
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

1. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

2. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
3. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

5. Pedagogy:

 Lecture (PPT)
 Video lectures
 Discussions
 Peer Group Discussions
 Paper/Project including presentations
 Reading Groups
 Class Tests/Quizzes

6. References:

Textbooks  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.

Web resources  Jha, Anupam. “Paris Agreement and India: Dalliance or Serious Alliance?” Natural
Resources & Environment 33, No. 2 (2018): 26–29.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/27010478.
 Blumm, Michael C. “Environmental Law at 50: A Cutting-Edge Journal Examining
the Central Issues of Our Time” Environmental Law 50, no. 1 (2020): 1–20.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/26939553.

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.
 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.
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

1. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

2. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
3. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

GUIDELINES TO STUDY THE SUBJECT

Instructions to Students:

1. Go through the ‘Syllabus’ in Blackboard section of the website (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 online lecture notes (content, videos) in the 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
Blackboard.
8. Be regular, so that you do not suffer in any way.
9. Cellphones and other Electronic Communication Devices: Cellphones and other electronic
communication devices (such as Blackberries/Laptops) to be prohibited in classes during Tests or
the Mid/Final Examination. Such devices MUST be turned off in the classroom.
10. E-mail and online learning tool: Each student in the class should have an e-mail ID and a
password to access the LMS system regularly. Regularly, keep updated on 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 via 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 organised 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.
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

1. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

2. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
3. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
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, rationalisation 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:

Hons. Taxation Law, IPR, Cyber Law – Combined Batch

PSO1 Students will be able to demonstrate conceptual knowledge in core areas of commerce.

PSO2 Students will be able to demonstrate integrated knowledge of legal principles and
commerce.

PSO3 Students will be able to exhibit skills in practices and procedures of Taxation Law, IPR,
and Cyber Law.

3. The expected outcomes of the Course are:

CO1 Define the nature, scope, importance and basic principles of environmental law in India.

Explain the social, historical, constitutional and national & international legal
CO2
developments of environmental law in India vis-a-vis international developments in the
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

1. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

2. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
3. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

field.
Articulate the applicable legal regime specifically legislated for environmental protection
CO3
and pollution in India.

Analyze the structure, function and jurisprudence of Special Courts and Tribunals in India
CO4
on environmental matters.

1. Co-Relationship Matrix
Indicate the relationships by 1- Slight (low) 2- Moderate (Medium) 3-Substantial (high)

Program
Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
Course
Outcomes
CO1 3 - - - 2 2 - - - -

CO2 2 - 1 1 3 2 - - 1 -

CO3 2 2 2 1 2 - - - 1 -

CO4 1 2 2 - 2 - - 1 - -

Average 2 1 1.5 0.5 2.25 1 - 0.25 0.5 -

2. Course outcomes assessment plan:

components

Course Test/Book
Assignment Mid Semester End Semester Any other
Outcomes Review

CO1    

CO2   
CO3  

CO4    
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

1. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

2. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
3. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

BROAD PLAN OF COURSE COVERAGE

Course Activities:

Planned
Unit Description No. of
From To
Sessions

I INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 1 5 5

ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY, JURSPRUDENCE

II 6 15 10
& JUSTICE

DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN

III 16 25 10
INDIA

LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTION OF

IV 26 30 5
ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA

LEGISLATION RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL

V 31 40 10
PROTECTION & POLLUTION

PROTECTION OF FOREST, WILDLIFE AND BIO-

VI 41 50 10
DIVERSITY

JUDICIAL APPROACH TO ENVRONMENTAL

VII 51 55 5
PROTECTION

VIII TRADE & ENVIRONMENT 56 60 5

Sessions: Total No. of Instructional periods available for the course- “60”
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-I
CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

Relationship between human and the environment

1 CO1
Nature, Scope, and Importance; Law as a tool for Environmental
Protection
 2 CO1

Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies

 3 CO1

 4 Socio-environmental jurisprudence- CO1

 5 Historical Development of Environmental Law in India CO1

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-II
CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

6 Human Rights & Environment –An introduction CO2

 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

7 Human Rights & Environment –An introduction CO2

8 Basic Principles of Environmental Law CO2

9 Polluter Pays Principle CO2

10 Public Trust Doctrine CO2

11 Sustainable Development CO2

12 Inter-generational Equity CO2

13 Precautionary Principle CO2

14 Judgments & Case Laws CO2

15 Judgments & Case Laws CO2

SESSION PLAN
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

UNIT-III
CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

UN Conference on Human Environment, 1972,

16 Aims & Objectives, Stockholm Declaration-1972 CO4

World Charter for Nature, 1982

CO4
17
CO4
WCED – The Brundtland Commission, Brundtland Report 1987
18
CO4

UN Conference on Environment & Development, Aims & Objectives

19 Rio Declaration 1992, Agenda 21
CO4

Major Internatonal Instruments for Environment Protection: UNFCCC

20 Statement of Forest Principles, Earth Summit Plus Five, Kyoto Protocol

21 Sustainable Development Goals CO4

CO4

Global Warming & Climate Change-Nature & Causes, International &

22 National Responses
CO4

23 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, 2015

CO4

24 Recent Developments
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

CO4

25 Recent Developments

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-IV
CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

Constitutional Framework regarding environmental

26 Protection in India, Article 21, 48 A, 51 A (g), 32 & 226 CO3

27 Relevant Case laws & Judgments CO3

28 Environmental Protection & Law of Torts CO3

Tort of Nuisance, Public & Private, Tort of Negligence, Strict Liability &
29 Absolute Liability Concept CO3

30 Provisions under IPC & CrPC CO3

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-V
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974

31 The Framework of the Act , Regulatory Mechanism: Its Powers and Functions CO3

Offences and Penalties under Water Act,

32 Role of Judiciary in Prevention of Water Pollution – An appraisal CO3

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 –

The Framework of the Act, Regulatory Mechanism: Its Powers and Functions,
33 Offences and Penalties under Air Act CO3

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

34 CO3

The EPA, 1986- Main Aims & Objectives of the Act, Importance of Sections 3 & 5
35 Violation & Penalties under the Act CO3

36 Environment Impact Assessment Notifications –An Appraisal CO3

37 Secondary Legislations under the EPA CO3

38 Environmental Liability Insurance: The PLI Act & Rules, 1991 CO3

39 Case laws & Judgments CO3

40 Case Laws & Judgments CO3

 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-VI
CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

Evolution and Jurisprudence of Forest and Wildlife Laws

41 CO2

Statutory Framework on Forest, Wildlife & Biodiversity

42 CO2

43 Law & Regulatory Framework on Forest, Wildlife & Biodiversity CO2

Indian Forest Act, 1927, Forest Conservation Act, 1980

44 CO2

45 Scheduled Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006 CO2

46 Judicial Approach for Forest Conservation CO2

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, relevant provisions, offences

47 Against wildlife CO2

Biodiversity Conservation-Biological Diversity Act-2002, Salient Features

48 CO2
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

49 Case laws & Judgments CO2

50 Case Laws & Judgments CO2

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-VII
CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

Judicial Approach to Environment Protection-

51 Introduction CO4

52 Evolution of Environmental Law & PIL CO4

53 National Green Tribunal Act -2010 CO4

Significant Interventions by Supreme Court

54 High Court & NGT in recent times CO4

Significant Interventions by Supreme Court

55 High Court & NGT in recent times CO4

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-VIII
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

CO
Lecture No. Topics to be Covered Mapped

56 Trade & Environment –an Introduction CO2

57 Relationship between Trade & Environment CO2

58 Role of WTO & UNEP-An analysis CO2

59 Natural Resource Management & Trade CO2

60 Natural Resource Management & Trade CO2

Academic Delivery Sheet: 60 Lectures

Rubrics of Internal Assessment component  

 
Component  Description  Marks  Date  CO Mapping

Quiz Multiple choice questions  20 Marks   22 September CO1

2022
Film Review Segregation of marks - 30 Marks  22 September CO2 & CO3
1) Summary - 10 2022
2) Conceptual application - 10
3) Critical analysis - 10 
 Year: July –Dec2022
Semester: VII

5. Name of the Faculty: Shibam Talukdar Course Code: CLCC4014

6. Course : Environmental Studies & Law L: 60
7. Program : B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 4

 
Case 1) Understanding of issues of the case - 10 30 Marks   First draft paper CO3 & CO4
Analysis 2) Structural consistency in analysis of submission 13
contentions - 10 October  2022 
3) Critical analysis of the judgement
(inclusive of analysis of ratio decidendi
and obiter dictum/dicta and if there is
any dissenting opinion)

Class 1) Interaction in the classroom - 10 20 marks Continuous CO4

Participation 2) Development and presentation of ideas
- 10

Faculty Signature
Date