ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC CRIME WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIA

AUTHORS – GAYATHRI K S* & T. VAISHALI**, LLM SCHOLAR* & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW** THE TAMIL NADU AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

, BEST CITATION – GAYATHRI K S & T. VAISHALI, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC CRIME WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIA, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 3 (1) OF 2024, PG. 303-308, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230.

ABSTRACT

Environmental Economic Crimes are illegal activities that harms the environment for financial gain which creates a detrimental effects not only on ecosystem but also in economy of a state.  These crimes are often overlooked, yet they pose significant risks by exploiting natural resources, and penal laws of India. As the awareness grows globally, so does the recognition of the far-reaching impact of these crimes, which transcend national boundaries and undermine sustainable development efforts.  Despite extensive environmental protection legislation enforcement of such legislation face numerous challenges such as weak implementation, institutional limitations and corruption. The transboundary nature of these crimes presents unique enforcement challenges, as perpetrators exploit loopholes, complex trade network and corruption in multiple jurisdictions. This paper explores the critical legal and regulatory gaps within existing frameworks in India and focuses on the need for stronger cooperation and harmonised policies combat cross-boarder environmental economic crimes.

Keywords:Economic Crime, Cross-border environmental crime, Wildlife trafficking,