Environment, Public Health and Safety Laws
Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules
Last Updated: 9 June 2026Introduction to the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules page, explaining the legal framework for solid waste management in India and the practical use of the downloadable statutory material. Overview Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules on this page refer to the statutory rules...
Noise Pollution Rules, 2000
Last Updated: 9 June 2026Introductory reference note for the Noise Pollution Rules, 2000, explaining their legal purpose, regulatory scope and practical use in India. Overview The Noise Pollution Rules, 2000, more precisely known as the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, are Central environmental rules...
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
Last Updated: 7 June 2026To provide a concise introduction to the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and guide users to the downloadable Bare Act text. Overview The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is an Indian environmental and public safety legislation dealing with accidents involving hazardous substances....
Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2015
Last Updated: 7 June 2026Introductory note for a Bare Act page providing access to the Hazardous and Other Wastes rules applicable to management, authorisation, storage, transport, recycling, disposal and transboundary movement of hazardous and other wastes in India. Overview The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and...
Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
Last Updated: 7 June 2026To provide the text and a practical introduction to the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, the central rules governing segregation, collection, treatment, transport and disposal of biomedical waste generated by healthcare and related institutions in India. Overview Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016...
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Last Updated: 7 June 2026To provide the text and context of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, a central environmental law dealing with prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India. Overview The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is...
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Last Updated: 7 June 2026To provide access to the text of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and a concise statutory introduction for Indian legal, environmental, healthcare and industrial compliance reference. Overview The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 is the...
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Last Updated: 7 June 2026To provide a concise introduction and access point for the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, with context on its object, scope, regulatory relevance, and key provisions. Overview The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is India’s umbrella environmental legislation for the protection and improvement of...