LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws May 2024 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Answer in not more than two sentences (Any 6 out of 10) 12 marks
   • a) Define “environmental pollutant” under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
   • b) What are the constitutional provisions pertaining to environment protection? What is a Joint Board under the Water Act, 1974?
   • d) What is Sustainable Development?
   • e) Define Hazardous Waste in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Rules
   • f) Define the term “Non forest purposes” under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, a4 &) Write any two powers of the State Board constituted under the Water Act, 1974
   • h) Which two Articles concerning environment have been added by the Constitution
   • i) Define “trophy” as defined under the Wildlife Protection Act, What are the different kinds of forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927? aq
2. Q2 Write short notes on (any two) 12 marks
   • a) Offences by the Companies under the Air Act, 198] aaa Procedure of sampling under the Water Pollution Act, 1974 4a
   • c) Stockholm Conference
3. Q3 Answer any two of the following 12 marks
   • a) Mr. “A” 1s accused of killing an elephant and is undergoing trial in the court. With reference to the Wildlife Protection Act answers the following, "U" at Can hunt any wild animal? Explain
   • ii. When is killing and wounding of any wild animal not an offence?
   • b) A State Board-officer enters into an industry in order to carry out inspection, Answer
   • i. Does a State Board have power to enter into any industry for inspection?
   • ii. What can the inspection officer do if the occupier refuses to sign on sample
   • c) A person passing through a Sanctuary along a public highway enters into a Sanctuary with weapons and some.crackers. He leaves a fire burning in the Sanctuary ina manner to potentially endanger it
   • i. Quote the purpose for which the Wildlife Warden can grant permit to enter or reside in a Sanctuary, sar ear
   • ii. What are the restrictions under the Wildlife Protection Act for causing fire, entry with weapons or explosive substances in a sanctuary?
   • d) In a locality comprising of residential and educational hub, a family decides to organise a birthday party of their daughter in the complex. The celebration
   • 1. Under the Noise Pollution Rules, what are the restrictions on the use of il. What is meant by “Day” and “Night” under the Noise Pollution Rules? Will the party location fall under the Silence Zone? Explain
4. Q4 Answer the following (any two) 24 marks
   • a) What are the remedies available under the Tort law for environment protection?
   • b) Explain the penalties Water Act, sata
   • c) Inthe field of environment protection, a significant role of Public Interest Litigation has been observed. Explain with decided cases. feat
   • d) Explain the Polluters Pays principle in light or various landmark judgments. aaa

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