Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
(1996) 5 SCC 647 · Supreme Court of India
International environmental principles were read into domestic law.
Unit V · Environmental Law
Stockholm, Rio, Kyoto, Paris and related instruments
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| UNFCCC | 2 | Objective of climate convention |
| Paris Agreement, 2015 | 2 | Temperature and adaptation goals |
Landmark cases
Research Foundation for Science v. Union of India
(2005) 13 SCC 186 · Supreme Court of India
Hazardous-waste obligations were enforced with reference to international norms.
Previous-year questions
Mapped 6 / 10 / 15-mark questions on this topic. Frequency is how many papers repeat the question.
- 6 Kyoto Protocol. · 3×
- 15 Write a brief note on Stockholm Declaration, 1972. · 2×
- 6 Kyoto Protocol, 1997. · 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. · 1×
- 15 What are the salient features of Stockholm Declaration on Human environment? · 1×
- 15 Discuss the salient features of Stockholm Declaration, 1972. · 1×