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10 A glucose industry is causing Air pollution by rebasing fly ash and discharging steam. This cumulatively caused inconvenience and discomposed the people of that locality. But a complaint of public nuisance is made by a lady only as her husband is a heart patient. The factory management argued that it is not public nuisance but only a private nuisance. Advise. Environmental Law 2015 1×
10 Government imposed a ban on manufacture of Ganesh idols with synthetic materials. Traders argue that this interferes with their freedom of trade. Discuss. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 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. Environmental Law 2023 1×
10 State Government took a decision permitting certain Tribals to collect tender leaves from sanctuaries and national parks. A writ petition was filed on the ground that if Tribals are permitted to collect tender leaves that would defeat the objectives of Forest Law. Discuss. Environmental Law 2016 1×
10 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. Environmental Law 2018 1×
10 A group of auctioneers carried on the trade of auctioning vegetables in a private premises. Those persons who brought vegetables for sale kept their carts on the public road in a manner so as to cause obstruction to road traffic the noise caused by auctioning the vegetables caused discomfort to the people in the locality. What action can be taken against the auctioneers? Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 The high court of Telangana ordered the closure of a textile factory on the ground that it is polluting the air and water. Workers went for an appeal on the ground that the decision of the High court is violating them (their) input (right) to livelihood. Decide. Environmental Law 2022 1×
10 X kindled fire in his master's garden, but it spread to unclassed forest and then to reserved forest. Is he guilty of setting fire to forests? Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 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? Environmental Law 2011 1×
10 '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. Environmental Law 2023 1×
10 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? Environmental Law 2011 1×
10 Mr. X had setup an electric fence unauthorisedly on his agricultural land to prevent the encroachment of wild animals. An elephant dies as a result of electric shock on the said field. Examine the liability of 'M'. Environmental Law 2022 1×
10 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? Environmental Law 2023 1×
10 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? Environmental Law 2018 1×
10 A multispeciality hospital dumps biomedical waste which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings in an open space adjoint the hospital. What legal action can be initiated against the hospital? Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 A municipal Corporation of a town committing offences under the Water (Prevention and Control) Act, 1974. Can it be prosecuted? Environmental Law 2011 1×
10 An NGO would like to file a public interest litigation to seek prohibition on use of high sounding fine works and other blaring sound producing devices during marriage processions. Will it succeed? Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 A notice was given to about 165 days factories to close down the business as they are polluting water and discharging dirty water on the public roads thereby causing damage to public health. The respondents claimed that they were doing for the last 25 years and providing Employment to 20000 to 25000 families and order is against Art. 19(1)(g) also. Is the argument justifiable? Environmental Law 2015 1×
10 An oil tank in an oil refinery exploded causing extensive damage to the property of people residing in the vicinity. When those people claimed compensation, the management of the refinery argued that they are not liable as there was no negligence on their part. Discuss the applicable law. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 A park situated in the busy Centre of a city provided great recreation to locals. The Municipal Corporation decided to convert this into a public Centre to generate revenue. A local NGO contested this decision. Decide. Environmental Law 2019 1×
10 A Part of the land of the geological garden, Calcutta was allotted by the Government of West Bengal to the Taj Group of Hotels for construction of Five State (Star) Hotel. Advise. Environmental Law 2016 1×
10 People of a coastal town allege that pollution control authorities of their place are not taking action against errant corporate bodies who are responsible for causing pollution. In the process flora and fauna of that coastal town is devastated. What is the remedy available to the people? Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 A petition was filed by way of PIL in the Supreme Court alleging that the vehicular pollution in the town has become enormous due to increasing number of petrol and diesel driven vehicles. Can the court entertain the petition, and issue directions? Discuss in the light of the decided cases. Environmental Law 2022 1×
10 A PIL was filed by an NGO in the High court highlighting the mining activities which have reduced the Mussorie hills of trees and forest cover and accelerated soil erosion resulting in landslides and blockage of underground water. The court ordered for the closure of polluting quarries. Discuss. Environmental Law 2017 1×
10 The prayers in a religious place recited by using loud speakers, drums and other sound producing instruments were causing noise pollution, disturbance and nuisance to normal day life of the people residing nearby. Do they have any remedy? Advise. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 Ramesh purchased a Nano car from Tata Company. The car was emitting smoke and the Road Transport Authorities refused to give Pollution Under Control Certificate to Ramesh. Ramesh filed a case in Consumer Forum asking for replacement of the car. Decide. Environmental Law 2019 1×
10 In Ratlam Municipal area, there was full garbage and public excretion etc. A PIL was filed for the abatement of nuisance. Advise. Environmental Law 2013 1×
10 Religion prayers were performed by a group of people by disturbing the peace of others. The group causing noise pollution using voice amplifiers and beating drums. Suggest the remedy against such a noise pollution. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 In a resident locality "A" is involved in a business of loading, unloading and stocking of fodder. It has became a health hazard to the residents of a locality, as the whole atmosphere was polluted due to dust principles of the Fodder. "B" as resident of the locality approaches you. Advise him. Environmental Law 2021 1×
10 Santosh worked in coal mines for twenty five years and retired. Just after his retirement he came to know that he contacted a deadly lung disease because of continuous exposure to coal dust. Can he claim any money from the management of the coal mines? Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 Several chemical factories are discharging all the effluents into the nearby river without treating them. When the State Pollution Control Board insisted on the construction of effluent treatment plants, they plead that they have no money. Argue. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 SS Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd., situated at a distance of 5 kms from a cluster of villages engaged in production of rectified spirit. The industry was releasing untreated trade effluents, chemical wastes and sewage into open lands abutting the villages. The obnoxious fumes, odours emanating from the distillery were contaminating the water resources and polluting environment. The health of the villagers was seriously affected. The villagers want to resort to legal remedy. Advise. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 A State Government after long time of declaration of a sanctuary, reduced the area from 765 sq. km. to 440 sq. km. on the ground of economic development of the state. Advice. Environmental Law 2021 1×
10 A State Government granted permission to an oil company to laydown oil pipeline in an ecologically sensitive area and a sanctuary. A group of environmentalists would like to challenge the action of the State Government. Advise. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 A State Government had granted hundreds of licences for mining marble within the limits of protected forest area, without prior permission of Central Government. An N. G. O. intends to initiate legal action against the State Government. Advise. Environmental Law 2012 1×
10 The State Government has undertaken for construction of mega hydro electric project in the Reserve Forest area and that is going to effect the natural environment of that area. A public interest litigation was filed to that effect before the Supreme Court. Discuss the admissibility of the petition. Environmental Law 2021 1×
10 Workers of an electronics factory allege that while different components of television sets are manufactured in the factory, the workers are exposed to dangerous levels of radiation and demand compensation from the management. Environmental Law 2022 1×
10 After the death of the husband, widow has adopted a son. Husband left some property at the time of his death. Discuss the property rights of the adopted son in the property of the deceased husband of the adoptive mother. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2012 1×
10 A dies leaving him surviving - (a) Father (b) Mother (c) Widow (d) Son's daughter (e) Illegitimate son. Who are certified to A's property under the Hindu Succession Act? To what extent? Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2011 1×
10 A Divorced Hindu women filed case in the court of law stating that she wants to claim the custody of her children. One is II - year of age and other one is 18 years of age - Advise her. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2018 1×
10 During the lifetime of F, the father, the grandmother appointed M, the mother of the minor children as guardian by executing a will. M proposed to transfer the properties bequeathed to the minor children. F objected and filed a suit for injunction preventing M to make transfer of the properties of his children on the ground that he is the natural guardian of his minor children. Decide. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2021 1×
10 A Hindu boy aged 20 years married to a girl of 22 years as per the Hindu customs. Is it a valid marriage? Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2012 1×
10 A, a Hindu converted into Islam to marry X, a Muslim woman under the Muslim Law. B, the wife of A, who married under the Hindu Laws. Advise B to prevent A to marry X. Refer case law. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2023 1×
10 A Hindu died intestate leaving behind his wife, mother, father, daughter-in-law and a son. Distribute the property according to succession Act. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2018 1×
10 A Hindu dies intestate leaving behind his mother, father, widow and a son. Distribute the property. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2021 1×
10 A Hindu dies intestate leaving behind his mother, son, daughter-in-law. Distribute the property. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2019 1×
10 A Hindu dies leaving a widow 'K' and son M, adult and married. M dies leaving a direction that no adoption should be made to him, but that his mother K may adopt. K adopts. Discuss the validity of the adoption. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2012 1×
10 C, Hindu father who is the natural guardian of his minor son sold the immovable property of the minor to meet the educational needs of the minor. The minor after attaining majority wants to avoid the transaction. Advise. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2023 1×
10 A Hindu having a grand son (Pre-deceased son's son) adopted a boy of 16 years. Decide the validity of adoption. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2012 1×
10 X, a Hindu husband converted to Islam solely for the purpose of second marriage and married Z without dissolving his first marriage with Y. Y filed a case against X for the offence of bigamy and sought direction to make the second marriage null and void. Decide. Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 2021 1×