B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2013 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is Eco-system ? How does the ancient Indian law provides an insight into policies of forest and wildlife resources conservation ?
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2. Q1 OR "Population growth and economic incentives are the two causes of environmental disruption". Substantiate.
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3. Q1 (b) Common property right.
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4. Q1 OR Global warming and plan of action.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Trace the history of forest policy and legislations during British administration.
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2. Q2 OR "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 cases ?
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3. Q2 (b) A municipal corporation issued a licence for the construction of buildings on some municipal sites. A non governmental organisation suspecting irregularity in 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.
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4. Q2 OR Government of Karnataka by passing a 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.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) "Rio Declaration re-affirmed the stockholm declaration with the object to establish global partnership to protect human environment" Explain.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the remedies prescribed under criminal law for pollution problem.
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3. Q3 (b) 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 discomfort caused to him. Can he get injunction ? Give reasons.
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4. Q3 OR 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.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the framework of Water Act 1981. Discuss the identified sources of water pollution.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the measures taken to protect wildlife under Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
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3. Q4 (b) 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.
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4. Q4 OR 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.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the powers of the Central Govt. in the improving quality of environment under Environment Protection Act 1986.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the different categories of delegated legislations under Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
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3. Q5 (b) Objects of Environment Protection Act 1986.
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4. Q5 OR Offences by Companies and Government departments.
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