Environmental Law · Semester 1

Environmental Law · March/April 2018

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Environmental Law · March/April 2018

March/April 2018 · Environmental Law · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Hons.) (3 YDC) I - Year I - Semester Examination, March / April 2018
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80 (code not visible in this excerpt)
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Meaning of Environment.
2. Ecology.
3. Biosphere.
4. Air Pollution.
5. Strict Liability.
6. Right to Wholesome Environment.
7. NGT.
8. Nairobi Convention, 1982 (CFCC).
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
9. Define "Environment" and explain the various causes of Environmental pollution.
10. What are the various provisions of criminal law relations to abatement of public nuisance and
explain them.
11. Write the salient features of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
12. Write a brief note on Stockholm Declaration, 1972.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
13. Bombay 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 plate for
mosquito breeding. Suggest appropriate constitutional remedy to solve this problem.
14. Mr. Shyam had a baking oven with a detective (defective) chimney which was emitting smoke
and fume causing health hazards to the neighbourhood. One Mrs. Jaya by filing a Petition u/s 133 of
Cr. P . C. pleaded for demolition of chimney and permanent ban on his business on the said side. Will
Mrs. Jaya succeed?
15. The Govt of Maharashtra by launching a Scheme propose to depart the Pavement and Slum
Dwellers from all major cities in the State with the idea of improve Urban Environment.
16. A Foreign 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 fine day a terrorist planted a

bomb in the factory exploded releasing the gases killing thousands and injuring many more. Is
company liable for compensation?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Meaning of Environment.
    4× in bank Topics: Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
    Year and frequency →
  2. Ecology.
    6× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Biosphere.
    6× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Air Pollution.
    Topics: Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
    Year and frequency →
  5. Strict Liability.
    2× in bank Topics: Trespass, negligence, strict/absolute liability and criminal/civil abatement
    Year and frequency →
  6. Right to Wholesome Environment.
    3× in bank Topics: Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
    Year and frequency →
  7. NGT.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  8. Nairobi Convention, 1982 (CFCC).
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define "Environment" and explain the various causes of Environmental pollution.
    Topics: Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
    Year and frequency →
  2. What are the various provisions of criminal law relations to abatement of public nuisance and explain them.
    Topics: Trespass, negligence, strict/absolute liability and criminal/civil abatement
    Year and frequency →
  3. Write the salient features of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
    2× in bank Topics: Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
    Year and frequency →
  4. Write a brief note on Stockholm Declaration, 1972.
    2× in bank Topics: Stockholm, Rio, Kyoto, Paris and related instruments
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. Bombay 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 plate for mosquito breeding. Suggest appropriate constitutional remedy to solve this problem.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Mr. Shyam had a baking oven with a detective (defective) chimney which was emitting smoke and fume causing health hazards to the neighbourhood. One Mrs. Jaya by filing a Petition u/s 133 of Cr. P . C. pleaded for demolition of chimney and permanent ban on his business on the said side. Will Mrs. Jaya succeed?
    Year and frequency →
  3. The Govt of Maharashtra by launching a Scheme propose to depart the Pavement and Slum Dwellers from all major cities in the State with the idea of improve Urban Environment.
    Topics: Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
    Year and frequency →
  4. A Foreign 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 fine day a terrorist planted a bomb in the factory exploded releasing the gases killing thousands and injuring many more. Is company liable for compensation?
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →