B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2017 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is Ecosystem ? Discuss the provisions of Kautilyan jurisprudence on protection of ecosystem.
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2. Q2 "Article 21 of Indian Constitution is wide enough to encompass various aspects of right to clean environment and earn livelihood". Discuss with help of leading cases.
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3. Q3 Discuss the significance of Rio-Summit and its principles.
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4. Q4 Explain briefly common law regulatory concepts to check pollution problem.
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5. Q5 Write a note on water pollution and functions of State Board under Water Act 1974.
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6. Q6 Discuss the judicial response for conservation of forest resources.
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7. Q7 Explain how developmental activities are regulated under Costal Regulation Zone Notification 1991.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Sustainable development.
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2. Q8 (b) Class Action
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3. Q8 (c) Intergenerational equity
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Answer any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) A multinational company set up a pesticide manufacturing unit in a semi urban area. It stored huge volume of poisonous gases required for pesticide production. But one day a terrorist planted a bomb in the factory exploded releasing the gases killing thousands and injuring many more. Is company liable for compensation ?
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2. Q9 (b) 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 ?
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3. Q9 (c) Hubli Municipal Corporation failed to provide effective drainage system in some areas of its jurisdiction, as a result of which waste water accumulated on the streets and provided place for mosquito breeding, suggest appropriate constitutional remedy to solve this problem.
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