With increasing industrial activity, urban sprawl, and human negligence, the ecological balance is being severely threatened. This paper reflects on existing legal frameworks, landmark judicial interventions, and the functioning of environmental regulatory bodies like the CPCB and SPCBs. It also examines the shortcomings in enforcement and highlights the steps necessary to strengthen our approach to environmental preservation.

Introduction
Pollution is no longer a localized or occasional concern; it is a persistent issue affecting air, water, and soil across the globe. India, with its vast population and developmental challenges, finds itself at a critical crossroads. The increasing pollution levels pose a direct threat to the health of millions and the overall sustainability of natural resources. Through this paper, we seek to evaluate the legal measures in place to tackle pollution and assess how effectively they are being implemented.

Literature Review
Academics have extensively examined India's environmental jurisprudence, especially since the enactment of the Environment (Protection) Act in 1986. The literature emphasizes the importance of harmonizing various environmental statutes while also drawing attention to the significant role played by courts, particularly the Supreme Court, in interpreting and reinforcing environmental laws.

Methodology
This paper employs doctrinal research methodology. It is prepared through a thorough study of statutory provisions, judicial decisions, and reports published by relevant environmental bodies (CPCB,SPCB and JPCB).The primary sources include legislation and case law are complemented by secondary sources such as scholarly articles and government publications and other relevant reports about the environment.

Results
There is no control of environmental pollution even though India have several laws for controlling pollution. One of the major issue is air pollution in cities like Delhi which is high in winter season . People suffer from breathing issues and also can lead to other issues due to low air index quality. Another major issue is the pollution of water. The major water sources like Ganga is still being polluted due to contamination through the factories nearby.

The authorities do take necessary action for keeping it clean but it is not being that effective. The improper management of waste is another issue as many people is not bothered about it. The electronic and hazardeous wastes are dumped negligently causing pollution in the environment.

The legislature are making laws and courts are making orders for the protection of environment but it is not enforced properly. The people should have the civic sense to protect the environment and to safeguard it for future generations.

Discussion
India is one of the country which have strong laws in respect of protecting the environment ,also have courts, Tribunals and boards like CPCB , SPCB and JPCB which provides strong judgement in the matters of environment. India also have some landmark doctrine like "Polluter pays principle", "Precautionary principle", "Public Trust Doctrine" etc., to keep the environment protected but the major issue here is whether these laws, orders and doctrines are used properly.

The people of the country are unaware of their fundamental duty to protect the environment and live in clean society .It requires a collective effort from everyone to have a clean, pollution free environment. The people and authorities should work hand in hand for a pollution free society.

Conclusion
Pollution have became a serious to be concerned in the country, which affect the present and future of the country. India having strong laws and authorities the purpose of protecting the environment from pollution, It is not been followed properly. All the people in the country and the authorities have to jointly work for having a clean environment by protecting it preserving it for the future generations.

Everyone should understand the need for protecting the environment so that the people, government , court should have a common goal of protecting the environment so that we can work the achieve that goal collectively.

References:

• M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, (1987) SCR (1) 819.
• Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 2715.
• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
• Central Pollution Control Board, Annual Report 2022-23.
• Kerala State Pollution Control Board, Environmental Data Bank 2022.