"Earthscan from Routledge."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Environmental justice : a global perspective -- Genesis and establishment of the National Green Tribunal -- The National Green Tribunal Act 2010 : interpretation and application -- National Green Tribunal : normative principles -- Nation Green Tribunal : science and law -- National Green Tribunal : judgments and analysis -- The National Green Tribunal's journey : challenges and success.

"Modern environmental regulation and its complex intersection with international law has led many jurisdictions to develop environmental courts or tribunals. Strikingly, the list of jurisdictions that have chosen to do this include numerous developing countries, including Bangladesh, Kenya and Malawi. Indeed, it seems that developing nations have taken the task of capacity-building in environmental law more seriously than many developed nations. [This book] explores the genesis, operation and effectiveness of the Indian National Green Tribunal (NGT). The book has four key objectives. First, to examine the importance of access to justice in environmental matters promoting sustainability and good governance Second, to provide an analytical and critical account of the judicial structures that offer access to environmental justice in India. Third, to analyse the establishment, working practice and effectiveness of the NGT in advancing a distinctively Indian green jurisprudence. Finally, to present and review the success and external challenges faced and overcome by the NGT resulting in growing usage and public respect for the NGT's commitment to environmental protection and the welfare of the most affected people"--