Whitesmann The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 with Comments (2027) – Whitesmann

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003), published by Whitesmann Publishing (2027 Edition), is an exhaustive, authoritative statutory reference manual on biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of biological resources, and equitable benefit-sharing in India.

Thoroughly updated to incorporate the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023, the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024, international conventions, access and benefit-sharing regulations, and operational guidelines for state boards, this volume provides comprehensive commentaries, short notes, case references, and subject indexing. It serves as an indispensable desk reference for environmental lawyers, corporate compliance officers, researchers, and policymakers.

KEY FEATURES

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing (Delhi - India).

• Edition / Year: 2027 Edition.

• Core Enactment: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003).

• Price: ₹230.00.

• Special Highlights: Includes introduction, short notes/comments, list of referred cases, and subject index.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• Statutory Amendments & Rules: Complete text of the principal Act alongside the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 (as amended up to May 2025).

• International Conventions: United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity provisions and global compliance frameworks.

• Research & Collaboration Guidelines: Guidelines for International Collaboration Research Projects involving transfer or exchange of biological resources and information.

• Access & Benefit-Sharing Regulations: Guidelines on Access to Biological Resources and Associated Knowledge and Benefits Sharing Regulations, 2014 & 2025.

• State Board Guidelines & Exemptions: Operational guidelines for State Biodiversity Boards, notifications on normally traded commodities, and exemptions for food crops and forages.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Environmental Lawyers & Litigators: Advising clients on biodiversity compliance, access permits, and defending proceedings under the Act.

• Corporate Legal Counsel & Compliance Officers: Managing biotechnology, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and botanical commercial operations in India.

• Researchers & Academic Institutions: Navigating international collaborative research, biological resource exchange, and statutory approvals.

• State Biodiversity Board Officials: Processing applications and enforcing statutory guidelines under Section 7 of the Act.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Up-to-Date Regulatory Compendium: Uniquely incorporates recent amendments, 2024 rules, and 2025 notifications in a single volume.

• Practical Research Aids: Features structured introductions, short notes, case references, and a detailed subject index.

• Affordable & Authoritative: High-utility publication tailored for rigorous professional reference at an accessible price.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing

• Edition: 2027 Edition

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback / Softcover

BENEFITS

• Streamlines navigation through complex biodiversity regulations, amendment Acts, and state board operational guidelines.

• Ensures complete legal compliance for commercial entities utilizing Indian biological resources and traditional knowledge.

• Saves extensive research time with consolidated case laws, statutory rules, and explanatory comments.

CALL TO ACTION

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