B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2016 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 '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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2. Q2 'Rio-declaration re-affirmed the Stockholm declaration with the object to establish global partnership to protect human environment" - Explain.
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3. Q3 Explain the doctrine of Public Trust, Polluter Pays and Precautionary Principles with the help of decided cases.
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4. Q4 Explain the procedure prescribed in Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998 for safe disposal of Bio-medical waste.
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5. Q5 Discuss the powers of central government under Environment Protection Act 1986 for the purpose of improving quality environment.
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6. Q6 What is Air Pollution ? Explain the salient features of Air Pollution Act ?
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7. Q7 Define sustainable development. Discuss the contribution of Judiciary for the protection of environment.
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Write short notes any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Protected Area
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2. Q8 (b) Bhopal Gas Disaster
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3. Q8 (c) Sustainable development
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Solve any two problems :

1. Q9 (a) The people of Marur Municipality 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 municipality is liable ? Can the financial inability be an excuse ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) A private company Spark Motel Pvt. Ltd. had built a club at the bank of 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 ?
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3. Q9 (c) Mr. 'X' is in possession of lion shaped chinkara skins meant for sale without license. Decide.
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