Overview of Environmental Jurisprudence
This workshop provides an in-depth introduction to Environmental Jurisprudence in India, covering its philosophical foundations, constitutional principles, key legislations, and judicial developments. Led by an experienced legal educator, the program equips participants with a clear understanding of environmental laws, institutional mechanisms, and emerging environmental justice challenges, fostering critical and value-based engagement with sustainable governance.
Program Overview
OVERVIEW
This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Environmental Jurisprudence, examining the philosophical, constitutional, and statutory foundations of environmental law in India. Through structured discussions, the course explores how environmental protection has evolved through legislation, judicial interpretation, and institutional mechanisms. It further addresses contemporary environmental challenges, environmental justice concerns, and future directions in sustainable governance. The program is designed to help participants understand not only the legal framework but also the role of courts, institutions, and citizens in environmental protection.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN FROM THIS WORKSHOP
•Concept and scope of Environmental Jurisprudence
•Constitutional foundations of environmental protection in India
•Core environmental principles such as sustainable development and the public trust doctrine
•Key environmental legislations and regulatory frameworks
•Role of the judiciary and Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
•Functions of environmental institutions and enforcement mechanisms
•Emerging environmental challenges and environmental justice issues
•Future trends in environmental law and governance
LEARNING OUTCOME
Participants will gain a clear understanding of environmental laws, judicial approaches, and interdisciplinary perspectives, enabling them to critically engage with environmental legal issues in academic and practical contexts.
ABOUT THE EDUCATOR
Ms. G. Vijaya Sudha is an educator in Legal Studies with over three decades of teaching experience in reputed law colleges. She is deeply committed to shaping ethically grounded and socially responsible legal professionals. For nearly fifteen years, she has taught Environmental Jurisprudence, a subject that closely aligns with her admiration for Indian culture and its intrinsic respect for nature, harmony, and sustainable living.
Her academic and research interests are strongly oriented toward the future of Indian children, particularly their fundamental right to family life. She is actively engaged in research that explores how legal frameworks can better safeguard this right and contribute to the holistic development of future generations.
Ms. Vijaya Sudha has also taught Interpretation of Statutes for more than eight years. During this period, she observed that personality traits, biases, and individual perceptions often influence the interpretation of laws. She believes that these human factors significantly affect the justice delivery system and therefore deserve serious academic attention and reform-oriented discourse.
She strongly believes in Dharma as a guiding principle for both life and law. She holds deep respect for the exalted status of women as envisioned in the Vedas, where womanhood is portrayed with the highest dignity and reverence. She is concerned that the present generation faces numerous artificial and misleading challenges that divert them from meaningful growth and progress. She firmly believes that academicians bear a profound responsibility to guide, protect, and nurture the nation’s future through value-based education and conscious mentorship.