The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

This 2026 edition of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986), as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023), along with subsequent amendments up to 1-4-2024, serves as a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for environmental law practitioners, regulatory authorities, academicians, and students.

Published as a Bare Act with short comments, this volume presents the full statutory text of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, enriched with concise explanatory notes to aid understanding and practical application. It incorporates the latest amendments and provides an updated legal framework governing environmental protection and regulatory compliance in India.

The book includes the Act along with an extensive compilation of allied Rules, Notifications, and Orders framed under the Act, including:
• The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986
• Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
• Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
• Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
• Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
• E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
• Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
• Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016
• Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
• Coastal Regulation Zone Notifications
• Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notifications
• Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules
• Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
• Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants Rules
• Fly Ash Utilization Notifications
• Water and Air quality related environmental standards and compliance mechanisms
• Other relevant orders, guidelines, and regulatory instruments issued under the Act

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Environmental law practitioners and litigators
• Corporate compliance officers and ESG professionals
• Regulatory authorities and government officials
• Law students specializing in environmental law
• Industries and consultants dealing with pollution control and environmental clearances

Whether used for litigation, compliance management, academic research, or policy reference, this updated 2026 edition delivers a comprehensive and practical compilation of India’s primary environmental legislation along with its allied rules and regulatory framework.