Indian environmental law

Indian environmental law concerns the law and policy of India concerning the protection of the environment, measures taken to reverse climate change and achieve a zero carbon economy.
Various different areas of environmental protection have been covered by different laws, drawn up at different times. 
Some of the areas covered include :-
As with environmental protection legislation in many countries, the regulations are only effective if they are properly enforced, which hasn't always been the case in India, for a number of reasons, some of which are down to local administrative authorities. 
Because of the huge population of India, there have been enormous demands placed on the environment, with the regulations not proving to be entirely satisfactory in dealing with the tremendous pressures. 
General protection.
The Environment Protection Act, 1986. is enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board and the numerous State Pollution Control Boards.
Water.
Legislation to protect water quality include: 