Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Environmental Law · June/July 2011
June/July 2011 · Environmental Law · Semester 1
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I Year I Sem. (Backlog) Examination, June / July 2011
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Code: 9005/BL | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Global Warming.
2. Biosphere.
3. Absolute Liability.
4. Noise Pollution.
5. Endangered Species.
6. Restriction trade to protect environment.
7. State Liability for Pollution.
8. Nairobi Convention, 1982.
PART - B (2 x 5 = 30 Marks, as printed) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Discuss the relevance of ancient Indian approach to the environment.
10. Explain the relevant provisions of Cr. P . C. for the abatement of public nuisance in pollution
cases.
11. "Right to wholesome environment — a fundamental right." Discuss.
12. What are the salient features of Stockholm Declaration on Human environment?
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. A bulk drug industry discharging highly organic and toxic effluents into streams and lakes,
thereby contaminating ground water, soil and causing air pollution in and around the Industry.
What legal action can be initiated against the industry?
14. A municipal Corporation of a town committing offences under the Water (Prevention and
Control) Act, 1974. Can it be prosecuted?
15. A Local Authority to protect the people of that area from stray dog nuisance orders for killing
stray dogs and also those seriously ill or injured. Is the action of the Authority permitted?
16. Mr. X established an electric flour mill adjacent to Mr. Y's house. Running of the mill produced
such a noise and vibrations that Y and his family did not get peace and freedom from noise, follow
their normal avocations during the day and did not have quite rest at night. Advise Mr. Y . What
remedy he can seek against Mr. X?