ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Compilation of Question Papers of VI Semester LL.B Course of

Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi

Compiled By: DEEPAK TONGLI

Mob: 8095228032 Email: [email protected]

JANUARY-2011

UNIT – I
Long 1. Explain traditional and modern approach to environment.
Questions 2. What is ozone depletion? And explain causes of ozone depletion.
Short 1. Effect of population explosion on development.
Questions 2. Write note on sustainable development.

UNIT – II
1. Explain the principle of absolute liability as propounded by Indian Judiciary.
Long
2. What are the different provisions of the Indian Constitution concerning the
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Protection of Environment?
Short 1. Forest Policy, 1952.
Questions 2. Precautionary principle.

UNIT – III
Long 1. Explain the salient features of Kyoto Protocol 1997.
Questions 2. Write a brief note on Rio-declaration 1992.
1. In a residential locality “A” is involved in a business of loading, unloading and
stocking of fodder. It has become health hazard to the residents of the locality, as
Short
the whole atmosphere was polluted due to dust par particles
ticles of the fodder. “B” a
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resident of the locality approaches you. Advise him.
2. Write note on World Environment day.

UNIT – IV
1. What is water pollution? And what are the functions of Central Board Under
Long Water Act 1974?
Questions 2. Write a note on cruelty against the animals as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals Act, 1960.
Short 1. Hunting of Wild Animals.
Questions 2. Experiments on Animals.

UNIT – V
Long 1. Discuss the object and salient features of Environment (Protection Act) 1986.
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Questions 2. Write note on “Environmental Laboratory”, “Government Analyst” and qualification
of Government Analyst.
1. Environment impact assessment.
Short
2. Eco-Mark.
Questions

JUNE-2011

UNIT – I
Long 1. Define “Environment” and explain the importance of protection of Environment.
Questions 2. What is meant by Global Warming? How does it affect on Environment?
1. Gandhian philosophy of development.
Short
2. Explain how the Courts in India try to balance between Environment and
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Development.

UNIT – II
1. Write a brief note on Environmental Protection during post independence period.
Long
2. “Right to live in wholesome environment is fundamental right”. Discuss with
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decided cases.
Short 1. Explain polluter pays principle.
Questions 2. Public Trust Doctrine.

UNIT – III
1. Write a brief note on The Principles adopted in Stockholm Declaration 1972.
Long
2. What are the Common Law remedies available to an individual against polluter of
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Environment?
1. A glucose Saline manufacturing company was installed in a residential locality. A
lady resident complains that her husband, a heart patient, was disturbed
Short
constantly in his sleep every night by the booming noise of the boiler in the
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company. She wants to make complaint for Public Nuisance. Advise her.
2. Public Nuisance under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908.

UNIT – IV
1. Explain Air Pollution and functions of State Pollution Control Board under Air Act,
Long
1981.
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2. Write brief note on Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.
Short 1. Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Questions 2. Noise Pollution.

UNIT – V
1. Examine the powers of Central Government to take measures to protect and
Long improve environment under S. 3 of Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Questions 2. Explain “occupier”, “Hazardous substance” and “Handling” as defined under
Environment Protection Act, 1986.

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 1. Environmental Audit.
Short
2. Bio-Medical Waste.
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JANUARY-2012

UNIT – I
Long 1. Write a note on Ancient Indian Environmental Ethics.
Questions 2. What are ‘green house gases’? What are their effects?
Short 1. Need for protecting Environment.
Questions 2. Acid Rain and its effects

UNIT – II
Long 1. Explain “Polluter Pays Principle” and “Environmental Courts”.
Questions 2. Explain the rule of absolute liability in Environmental Law.
Short 1. 42 Amendment of Constitution in 1976 and Environment Protection
Questions 2. Classification of Forests

UNIT – III
1. Discuss the importance of Stockholm Declaration and its effects upon member
Long
states.
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2. Explain Nairobi Convention 1982.
1. Marine pollution
Short 2. A fodder cutting machine was installed in a residential locality. The wind carried
Questions particles of fodder causing noise and offensive smell creating public nuisance.
“M” a resident of that locality approaches you. Advice him.

UNIT – IV
1. Write a note on water pollution and functions of State Board under Water Act,
Long 1974.
Questions 2. Narrate the cruelties against animal as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act, 1960. Are there any exceptions in the definition?
Short 1. Protection of specified plants.
Questions 2. Transboundary pollution.

UNIT – V
1. Explain the objects, reasons and background of passing Environment Protection
Long Act 1986.
Questions 2. Write a note on power to take sample for analysis and procedure to be followed
under EP Act 1986.
Short 1. Public participation in Environmental decision making.
Questions 2. What is Environmental audit? Is it mandatory?

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 JUNE-2012

UNIT – I
Long 1. Explain the doctrine of “Sustainable development” with the help of decided cases.
Questions 2. Describe the different kinds of environmental pollution.
Short 1. Environment and Development.
Questions 2. Ozone depletion.

UNIT – II
1. Discuss the role of Judiciary in protection of environment with the help of decided
Long cases.
Questions 2. Discuss the constitutional obligation imposed upon the state and citizens in
relation to protection of environment.
Short 1. Polluters Pay Principle.
Questions 2. Public Interest Litigation on Environment.

UNIT – III
1. Explain the remedies available for environmental problems under Tort Law and
Long
Indian Penal Code.
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2. Explain the Stockholm Declaration on Human Environment, 1972.
Short 1. The National Environmental Tribunal Act, 1995.
Questions 2. Kyoto Protocol.

UNIT – IV
1. Discuss the law relating to Conservation of Forests under Forest Conservation
Long Act, 1980.
Questions 2. Define air pollution. Explain the powers and functions of Central Pollution Control
Board to control and prevent Air Pollution.
Short 1. Noise pollution.
Questions 2. Prevention of cruelty to animals.

UNIT – V
Long 1. Describe briefly the salient features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Questions 2. Explain the rules relating to Bio-medical Wastes and Coastal Zone Development.
Short 1. Environmental clearance.
Questions 2. Role of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations).

JUNE-2013

UNIT – I
Long 1. Explain the concept of Environment and its components.
Questions 2. Write a note on Global Environmental issues.
Short 1. Write note on International awakening in respect of Environmental Protection.
Questions 2. Explain Sustainable Development.

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 UNIT – II
1. “Is the Right to Clean Environment, a fundamental right”? Discuss with reference
Long
to decided cases.
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2. Write a note on history of Environmental Protection in India.
Short 1. Intergenerational Equity.
Questions 2. Environmental Courts.

UNIT – III
Long 1. Write a note on Earth Summit 1992.
Questions 2. Explain the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code regarding nuisance.
1. Riparian Rights.
Short 2. A person has built a brick grinding machine in front of the consulting chamber of
Questions a Doctor. The machine is generating dust and noise causing inconvenience to
doctor and patients. What are the remedies available to doctor for this nuisance?

UNIT – IV
Long 1. What are the powers and functions of Central Water Pollution Control Board?
Questions 2. Write a note on object and salient features of Wild Life Act, 1972.
Short 1. Phooka or Doomdev.
Questions 2. Air pollution.

UNIT – V
1. Explain the power of Central Government to make rules to carryout the purpose
Long
of E. P. Act, 1986.
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2. Write an explanatory note on the Law concerning Bio-Medical Waste.
Short 1. Public hearing.
Questions 2. Environmental Laboratories.

DECEMBER-2013

UNIT – I
1. What is Eco-system? How does the ancient Indian law provides an insight into
Long policies of forest and wildlife resources conservation?
Questions 2. “Population growth and economic incentives are the two causes of environmental
disruption”. Substantiate.
Short 1. Common property right.
Questions 2. Global warming and plan of action.

UNIT – II
1. Trace the history of forest policy and legislations during British administration.
Long 2. “Article 21 of Indian constitution is wide enough to encompass various aspects of
Questions right to clean environment and earn livelihood.” Discuss with the help of leading
cases?
Short 1. A municipal corporation issued a licence for the construction of buildings on
Questions some municipal sites. A non-governmental organisation suspecting irregularity in
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 issual of licence applied for the copy of building plan and proceedings to grant
licence for construction. But municipal corporation refuses to issue those
documents saying that there is no obligatory provisions in municipalities Act.
Decide with reasons.
2. Government of Karnataka by passing legislation banned the operation of saw
mills in and around Western Ghats area. But by then Mr. John had his saw mill in
the prohibited area, was directed to close it. Mr. John questioned the validity of
legislation in Supreme Court contending that it is violative of his fundamental
rights. Decide.

UNIT – III
1. “Rio Declaration re-affirmed the stockholm declaration with the object to
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establish global partnership to protect human environment” Explain.
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2. Explain the remedies prescribed under criminal law for pollution problem.
1. A baking unit belonging to Mr. John had a Chimny with its hole projecting towards
neighbouring site. Mr. Sham in neighbourhood complained that smoke and fume
from Chimny caused him health hazard. But Sham failed to prove actual injury or
Short discomfort caused to him. Can he get injunction? Give reasons.
Questions 2. Mr. Kuldeep sets up a baking unit in a semi urban area with the oven and 12 feet
high chimny and it was about to commence production process. Fearing the
future nuisance a neighbour Mr. Subhash filed an injunction petition. Mr. Kuldeep
contended that there is no cause of action. Decide.

UNIT – IV
1. Explain the framework of Water Act 1981. Discuss the identified sources of water
Long
pollution.
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2. Explain the measures taken to protect wildlife under Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
1. Mr. X had setup an electric fence unauthorisedly on his agricultural land to
prevent the encroachment of wild animals. An elephant died as a result of
electric shock on the said field. Examine the liability of Mr. X.
Short
2. In a village a Tiger attacked cattle in a cattle shed. A woman noticed it and she
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was trying to drive it away by scare from the distance but it pounced on her, in
the meanwhile her son shot the tiger dead. Examine the liability of her son under
the Wildlife Protection Act.

UNIT – V
1. Discuss the powers of the Central Govt. in the improving quality of environment
Long under Environment Protection Act 1986.
Questions 2. Explain the different categories of delegated legislations under Environment
(Protection) Act 1986.
Short 1. Objects of Environment Protection Act 1986.
Questions 2. Offences by Companies and Government departments.

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 JUNE-2014

UNIT – I
1. What is Ecosystem? Discuss the provisions of Kautilyan jurisprudence on
Long protection of ecosystem.
Questions 2. What is green house effect? Discuss the consequences of green house gas effect
and global warming.
Short 1. Religious and cultural heritage.
Questions 2. Principles of sustainable development.

UNIT – II
1. Trace the pre-independence history of forest policy and legislation in India.
Long
2. Explain the scope of writ jurisdiction regarding environmental protection with the
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help of decided cases.
1. The Government of Karnataka by launching a scheme propose to deport the
pavement and slum dwellers from all major cities in the State with the idea to
improve urban environment. Advise the slum dwellers as to availability of
constitutional remedy.
Short
2. The Government of Kerala by enacting a legislation imposes ban on operation of
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saw mills within the notified forest area in order to prevent illegal felling of trees.
The petitioner who has been operating saw mills for the past 10 years fall in the
prohibited area questions the constitutional validity of legislation. Advise
petitioner.

UNIT – III
1. Explain the provisions of criminal law relating to the abatement of public
Long
nuisance.
Questions
2. Discuss the significance of Rio Summit and write a note on Agenda 21.
1. Mr. John constructed a new baking oven with 12 feet chimney. His neighbour
Ramesh filed an injunction petition to restrain the opening of it, fearing that it
would cause nuisance when bakery commenced. Will he succeed?
Short 2. A multinational company set up a pesticide manufacturing unit in a semi urban
Questions area. It stored huge volume of poisonous gases required for pesticide production.
But one fine day a terrorist planted a bomb in the factory exploded releasing the
gases killing thousands and injuring many more. Is company liable for
compensation?

UNIT – IV
Long 1. Discuss the judicial response for conservation of forest resources
Questions 2. Why wild life should be protected? What are the causes of extinction of species?
Short 1. Write a note on protected areas.
Questions 2. Write a note on transboundary pollution.

UNIT – V
Long 1. "Central government can take such measures as it deems necessary for the
Questions purpose of improving quality of environment". Discuss.
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 2. Explain the different categories of delegated legislations under Environment
Protection Act.
Short 1. Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules of 1999.
Questions 2. Violations and penalties under E.P. Act. 1986.

DECEMBER-2014

1. What is Ecosystem? What are Ecosystem Services?

2. Trace the pre-independence history of forest policy and legislations in India.
3. Discuss the environmental dimensions of Art. 21 of the Indian Constitution with
the help of decided cases.
4. Explain the provisions of criminal law relating to abatement of public nuisance.
5. Explain the significance of Stockholm Declaration on Human environment.
Long 6. Define Air Pollution. Explain how Indian Judiciary dealt with sound pollution
Questions problem.
7. Discuss the powers of Central Government under E.P Act 1986 for the purpose of
improving quality environment.
8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Sustainable Development
(b) Class Action
(c) Protected Areas
9. Solve any two of the following:
a. Mr Rakesh had a sugar factory and used to store molasses, a by-product
in manufacturing sugar, in a mud tank located close to Mr. Ram’s land. Due
to burrowing activity of rodents the said tank containing 8000 tonns of
molasses collapsed and emptied themselves on Mr. Ram’s land damaging
standing crop of paddy and sugarcane. Mr. Ram claims compensation by
filing a petition before competent court. Will he succeed? Give reasons.

b. Mr ‘A’ is carrying a Stine Crushing business by obtaining license from the

competent authority. But Stone crushing unit emitted lot of dust causing
health injury to the surrounding residents, wildlife stock and caused
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damage to t6he agricultural crops and other vegetation. Find out the
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constitutional provisions under which aggrieved residents seek
appropriate remedy.

c. Karnataka Government leased a piece of land on the bank of the river

Kaveri, to build a resort, which happens to be a protected forest. The
resort proprietor to save his leased property from water current,
constructed a concrete wall along river bank, which made the river flow to
swing to the other bank of the river washing away substantial part of the
land wherein horticultural crops were grown. Now farmers filed a PIL
questioning the validity of lease granted in favor of private hotelier. What
shall be the ground for petition?

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 DECEMBER-2015

1. Explain the role of PIL in Environmental protection.

2. What are the factors responsible for environmental pollution and state the
remedies.
3. Discuss the right to live in healthy environment as basic human right and as a
constitutional right.
4. What are the powers conferred on the Central Government in the matters of
environment under Environmental Protection Act, 1986?
Long
5. Discuss the significance of Rio Summit and its principles.
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6. Explain the measures taken to protect wildlife under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
7. Discuss the Composition and Powers of National environment Appellate
Authority.
8. Write short note on any two of the following:
a. “Polluters pays” principle
b. Criminal Law remedies for environmental problems
c. Bio diversity
9. Solve any two of the following:
a. Eshwar Pvt. Ltd. Has built a Resort in river bank of Tunga by encroaching
substantial forest land. Eshwar Pvt. Ltd. Used bulldozers to turn the
course of river Beas by diverting the river flow to save the resort from
future floods. What is the responsibility of the Government to protect
natural resources and the doctrine identified by the court?

b. Mathur company is doing mining activity in Kodachadri Hill Range. Because

of unbridged quarrying vegetation cover and natural falls started
Short disappearing and resulted in shortage of portable water and damage to the
Questions ecology. Due to transportation activity creating noise pollution, air
pollution, vibration and spread debris of mines. What constitutional
remedies available to the people in that region and state the doctrine
involved in it.

c. In Mahabaleshwara Town, the ornament makers melting gold and silver by

running furnaces in residential area causing nuisance. The District
Magistrate imposed restrictions on the trade and operation of melting gold
and silver ornaments. What constitutional right is violated and for the
protection of environment?

JUNE-2016

1. “Article 21 of Indian Constitution is wide enough to encompass various aspects of

right to clean environment and earn livelihood” – Discuss with the help of leading
Long
cases.
Questions
2. “Rio-declaration re affirmed the Stockholm declaration with the object to
establish global partnership to protect human environment”- Explain.

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 3. Explain the doctrine of Public Trust, Polluter Pays and Precautionary Principles
with the help of decided cases.
4. Explain the procedure prescribed in Bio-Medical Waste (Management and
Handling) Rules 1998 for safe disposal of Bio-medical waste.
5. Discuss the powers of Central Government under Environment Protection Act,
1986 for the purpose of improving quality environment.
6. What is Air Pollution? Explain the salient features of Air Pollution Act.
7. Define Sustainable Development. Discuss the Contribution of Judiciary for the
protection of environment.
8. Write Short Notes on any two:
a. Protected Area
b. Bhopal Gas Tragedy
c. Sustainable Development
9. Solve any two problems:
a. The people of Marur Municipalty are suffering from Stench and stink
caused by open drains. The alcohol plant situated there also releasing
effluents. The area is having poor sanitation and open public excretion
system by the people created environmental pollution. What are the rights
available to residents of the Marur? Whether municipalty is liable? Can the
financial inability be an excuse? Decide.
Short
b. A private company Spark Motel Pvt. Ltd. Has built a club at the bank of
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river ‘B’ by encroaching land including substantial forest land. The Motel
polluted the river ‘B’ and used earth movers and bulldozers to turn the
course of the river. There was an effort to create a new channel by
diverting the river flow. Is there any possibility for legal action against
this? If yes what action can be taken?

c. Mr. ‘X’ is in possession of lion shaped chinkara skins meant for sale
without license. Decide.

DECEMBER-2016

1. Narrate the history of Environment Protection Legislation in India.

2. What is Sustainable Development? Explain the salient principles of Sustainable
Development.
3. “Actions brought under Tort law are among the oldest of legal remedies to abate
pollution”- Explain.
Long 4. Explain the salient features of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Questions 5. Explain how developmental activities are regulated under Coastal Regulation
Zone Notification, 1991.
6. Narrate the framework of Air Act, 1981 and discuss the principles laid down in Taj
Trepozium Zone case.
7. Define Pollution. Discuss the significance changes in Indian Environment Policy in
the light of Stockholm Conference.

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 8. Write Short notes on any two of the following;
a. Environment Impact Assessment
b. Olga Tellis Vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation
c. Prevention of Cruelty against animals
9. Solve any two problems:
a. The State Government had assigned a portion of the forest land by way of
lease and thereby creating right in properties which formed part of
National Park reserve forest in favour of a private company, without
seeking prior approval of the Central Government. Whether grant of lease
is valid? Give reasons.

b. A Person has built a brick grinding machine in front of the consulting

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chamber of a doctor. The machine generating dust and noise causing
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inconvenience to doctor and patients. What are the remedies available to
the doctor for this nuisance?

c. The Government of Karnataka by enacting legislation imposes ban on

operation of saw mills within the notified forest area in order to prevent
illegal cutting of trees. The petitioner who has been operating saw mills for
the past 10 years the area which now gets prohibited; he questions the
constitutional validity of this legislation. Advice.

JUNE-2018

1. What is green house effect? Discuss the consequences of green house gas effect
and global warming.
2. Explain the scope of writ jurisdiction regarding environmental protection with the
help of decided cases.
3. Explain the significance of Stockholm Declaration on Human environment.
4. Explain the provisions of criminal law relating to the abatement of public
nuisance.
5. Define Air Pollution. Explain how Indian Judiciary dealt with sound pollution
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problem.
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6. Narrate the cruelties against animal as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act, 1960. Are there any exceptions in the definition?
7. Explain the procedure prescribed in Bio-Medical Waste (Management and
Handling) Rules 1998 for safe disposal of Bio-medical waste.
8. Write Short notes on any two of the following;
a. Ecosystem Service
b. Environment Impact Assessment
c. Ozone Depletion
9. Solve any two problems:
Short a. A glucose Saline manufacturing company was installed in a residential
Questions locality. A lady resident complains that her husband, a heart patient, was
disturbed constantly in his sleep every night by the booming noise of the

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 boiler in the company. She wants to make complaint for Public Nuisance.
Advise her.

b. In a village a Tiger attacked cattle in a cattle shed. A woman noticed it and

she was trying to drive it away by scare from the distance but it pounced
on her, in the meanwhile her son shot the tiger dead. Examine the liability
of her son under the Wildlife Protection Act.

c. Government of Karnataka by passing legislation banned the operation of

saw mills in and around Western Ghats area. But by then Mr. John had his
saw mill in the prohibited area, was directed to close it. Mr. John
questioned the validity of legislation in Supreme Court contending that it is
voilative of his fundamental rights. Decide.

DECEMBER-2018

1. Explain the role of Public Interest Litigation in Environmental Protection.

2. Write a note on Stockholm Declaration, 1972
3. Define Air Pollution. Explain the powers and functions of the Central Pollution
Control Board to control and prevent air pollution.
4. What is Green House Effect? Discuss the consequences of green house effect and
global warming.
Long 5. How Judiciary has responded to forest conservation? Refer to decided cases.
Questions 6. Why should wildlife be protected? Why are species becoming extinct?
7. Discuss with decided cases the dimensions of Art. 21 of the Indian Constitution in
relation to environment.
8. Write any two short notes:
a. Sustainable Development
b. Class Action
c. Protected Area
9. Solve any two problems:
a. The Government of Telangana decided to deport all its pavement and slum
dwellers back to their villages for the purpose of improving the quality of
life of the city of Hyderabad. Do the pavement and slum dwellers have a
Constitutional remedy?

b. The Orissa Government passes a legislation imposing the ban on the

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operation of saw mills within the notified area with the object of protecting
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trees. The petitioner who is operating saw mills for the past 10 years within
the notified area questions the Constitutional validity of the legislation
because only he is affected by it. Advsie the petitioner.

c. X Ltd. Set up an unauthorized electric fence around his farm to protect his
crops from wild animals. An elephant came into contact with the fence and
died. Examine X’s liability.

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 JUNE-2019

1. What is green house effect? Discuss the consequences of green house gas effect
and global warming.
2. Discuss the environmental dimensions of Art. 21 of the Indian Constitution with
the help of decided cases.
3. What is Public Nuisance? Explain the provisions of Criminal Law relating to
abatement of public nuisance.
4. Discuss the significance of Rio Summit and its principles.
5. Define Air Pollution. Explain how Indian Judiciary dealt with sound pollution
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problem.
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6. Explain the cruelties against animal as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act, 1960. Are there any exceptions in the definition?
7. Explain the Powers and Functions of Central Authority under Water (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
8. Write any two short notes
a. Absolute Liability
b. Class Action
c. Bio-Diversity
9. Solve any two problems
a. Dharwad Sugar Factory used to store molasses, a by-product in
manufacturing sugar, in a mud tank located close to Mr. John’s land. Due to
borrowing activity of rodents the said tank containing 8000 tons of
molasses cpollapsed and emnptied themselves on Mr. John’s land
damaging standing crop of paddy and sugarcane. Mr. John claims
compensation by filing a petition before copmpetent court. Will he
succeed? Give Reasons.
b. Karnataka Government leased a piece of land on the bank of the river
Bhadra, to build a resort, which happens to be a protected forest. The
Short resort proprietor to save his leased property from water current,
Questions constructed a concrete wall along river bank, which made the river flow to
swing to the other bank of the river washing away substantial part of the
land wherein horticultural crops were grown. Now farmers filed a PIL
questioning the validity of lease granted in favor of private hotelier. What
shall be the ground for petition?
c. A rubber industry was situated in the industrial estate and was given
license under Panchayats and department of Industry. The Industry using
carbon black in huge quantities, polluted the atmosphere and failed to
apply the preventive measures resulted in discomforts, injury and
nuisance to the resident of the locality. Suggest remedies available under
tort law.

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 DECEMBER-2019

1. What is Sustainable Development? Explain the role of courts in this regard.

2. Discuss the rule of ‘Absolute Liability’ with the help of decided cases.
3. Explain the provisions relating to prevention, control and abatement of
environmental pollution under the Environment Protection Act of 1986.
4. Discuss the powers and functions of the Central Pollution Control Board for
Prevention and Control of Water Pollution under the Water Act.
Long
5. Explain the salient features of Forest (conservation) Act, 1980
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6. Explain the Constitutional remedies to check and control pollution.
7. Discuss ‘Polluter Pays’ principle with the help of decided cases.
8. Write any two short notes:
a. Air Pollution
b. Environmental Impact Assessment
c. Wetlands
9. Solve any two problems:
a. X’s house is located very near to Roman Catholic Church and because of
the continuous ringing of church bell ‘X’ wants to take an action under
nuisance. Advise.

b. A Municipal Corporation of City ‘X’ failed to provide effective sanitation

Short facilities to some areas of its jurisdiction. What are the constitutional
Questions remedies available to the residents?

c. Span Motels built a resort on the bank of the Beas River. During Monsoons,
the river engulfed part of the land and threatened the resort. In an effort to
protect its property, both before and after the floods, Span Motels carried
out substantial work to deflect the flow of the river. ‘X’ wants to file a PIL
against Span Motels. Advise.

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