Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Environmental Law · April/May 2023
April/May 2023 · Environmental Law · Semester 1
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL. B. (Honours) (3 YDC) I - Year I Semester
Examination, April/May 2023
Subject : Law
PAPER - V : ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
1. Ecosystems.
2. Ozone depletion.
3. Environmental Impact Assessment.
4. Absolute Liability.
5. National Green Tribunal.
6. Right to wholesome environment.
7. Sustainable Development.
8. Public Trust Doctrine.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
9. Explain the need of conservation, preservation and protection of
Environment.
10. What is public nuisance? Explain the provisions of Criminal Law
relating to abatement of public nuisance.
11. Discuss the role of Indian Judiciary in protection of Environment.
12. Write a detailed note on Stockholm Declaration.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
13. 'X' Ltd., set up an unauthorized electric fence around his farm to
protect his crops from wild animals. An elephant came into contact
with the fence and died. Examine 'X's liability.
14. Government of Telangana by passing a legislation banned the
operation of Saw Mills in and around Hyderabad Area. But then Mr.
John has his Saw Mill in the prohibited area, was directed to close it.
Mr. John questioned the validity of Legislation in Supreme Court
contending that is violative of his fundamental right. Decide.
15. A multinational company set up 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?
16. Mr. Raghu constructed a new banking 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?