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| Environmental Laws |
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| One of the fundamental rights, according to the Indian constitution, is the Right to Life that has been interpreted as the Right to Healthy Environment. It is an adequate tool for ensuring sustainable development. |
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| Various laws have been enacted by the Government of India at different times. Some of the important ones are given below: |
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 Forest Act, 1972, 1980 |
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 Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 |
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 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1974 (amended in 1978 and 1988) |
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 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 (amended in 1991) |
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 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1981 (amended in 1987) |
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 The Environment Protection Act, 1986 |
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 The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 |
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 Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960 |
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 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 |
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 Environment (Protection) Act 1986 |
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 Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 |
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 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 |
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 Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and amended in 1991 |
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 The Motor Vehicle Act, 1938, amended in 1988 |
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