NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY

BANGALORE
PGDEL Supplementary Examination (Dec.) 2013
PAPER I ENVIRONMENT POLICY, LAW & DEVELOPMENT
Total Marks 100
Time 3 hrs.
INSTRUCTIONS:
i. No clarifications can be sought on the question paper;
ii. No bare acts and other reading materials are allowed to be consulted during
the examination;
iii. Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Anyone
found in possession of same will be subject to disciplinary proceedings;
iv. ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS; All questions carry equal marks.
-----------------1. The concept of Public participation has emerged as one of the major
models of environmental decision making in recent times. Evaluate the
statement and also briefly account for the Indian legal framework with
regard to public hearing or consultation.
2. Explain the concept of Environment Impact Assessment and the new
legal regime introduced in India with regard to it.
3. Bhopal (gas leak) disaster alarmed in many ways, the immediate need
for better environmental management elucidate, specially focusing
upon the reforms in law brought in India post Bhopal.
4. Explain the common law remedies available for redress of environmental
protection in general.
5. What are the alternative approaches to control pollution in India?
6. Describe the role of judiciary in combating pollution problems along with
decisional law on the point.
7. Write short notes on the following:
a. The concept of Sustainable Development.
b. The institutional set up to protect environment in India.
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NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY

BANGALORE
PGDEL - SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION [DEC.] 2013
PAPER II POLLUTION CONTROL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT LAWS
Time : 3 hours
Marks: 100
Instructions:
i.
No clarifications can be sought on the questions paper;
ii.
Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall;
iii.
Any other materials, including Bare Acts are not allowed.
---------Part A.
1. a.
b.

Answer any five. Each question carries 15 marks [5 x 15 = 75 marks]

Explain the highlights of the Policy statement for Abatement of

1992.

pollution,

Whether the Indian Constitution recognises Right to Environment?

Highlight the observations of the Indian Judiciary on the salient attributes on
Right to Environment.

2. a. Explain the Rule of Strict Liability and its application in Environmental

jurisprudence in India.
b. Explain the object and purpose of enacting the Public Liability Insurance Act.
3.

In relation to the Water Act 1974, answer the following questions. Has
the
Act achieved its purpose? Does the Act have any loopholes? Are the
enforcement powers sufficient? Is there any lack of implementation by
State
Governments?

4.

Critically examine the implementation of the Hazardous Waste

Rules in various cities across the country and also analyse the
Pollution Control Board.

5.

Write Case Summary:

a. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal action v. Union of India
b. Vellore Citizen welfare Forum case

6.

Write a note on Judicial Activism with special reference to the

and preservation of water as a resource.

Part B: Write Short Notes

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Power to take samples- Air Act

Indian Penal Code and Environmental protection.
Almitra H Patel v Union of India
Recycled Plastic Rules 1999
Church of God v. K K R M C Welfare Association
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Management
Role of the

conservation

5x 5=25 marks

NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY

BANGALORE
PGDEL - SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION [JAN.] 2014
PAPER III BIO-DIVERSITY RELATED LAWS
Time : 3 hours
Marks: 100
Instructions:
i.
No clarifications can be sought on the questions paper;
ii.
Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall;
iii.
Bare Acts / books are not allowed;
iv.
Answer ANY FIVE of the following. All questions carry equal marks.
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1.

What is meant by `biological diversity under the `Convention on

Biological Diversity (CBD), 1992? Critically assess the approach of the
CBD regarding conservation of biological diversity with special reference
to the in-situ and ex-situ conservation.

2.

Discuss the provisions regarding the criteria for equitable benefit sharing
under the Indian law implementing the Convention on Biological
Diversity, 1992 in India.

3.

Comment on the following:

a)

Measures to be taken by the States Parties to the Convention on

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora;

b)

Indian judiciarys approach to the `tiger reserves.

4.

Discuss and examine the significance of `National Forest Policy of 1988.

5.

a)

What is meant by `Geographical Indications under the

Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection)
Act, 1999?

b)

Discuss the various legal protections provided for in the Indian

Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection)
Act, 1999 for infringement of the right of GI conferred.

6.

Explain the procedures for registration of plant varieties and essentially

derived variety under the `Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers
Rights (PVFRA) Act, 2001.
How does the PVFRA protect farmers
rights?

7.

Write short notes on the following:

a)
Rio-Summit and International Forestry Principles;
b)
Centre for Environmental Law Worldwide Fund for Nature v. State
of Orissa case.
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NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY

BANGALORE
PGDEL - SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION (JAN.) 2014
PAPER IV - INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Marks : 100
Time : 3 hours
Instructions:
1.
No clarifications can be sought on the question paper.
2.
Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall.
3.
Answer Question No. 7 (5 x 5 = 25 marks) which is compulsory and any
FIVE questions (5 x 15 = 75 marks) of the remaining.
4.
Bare Acts are not permitted.

------------1. Analyse the Principles of Precaution and Public Trust, with illustrative
Examples.
2. The Earth Summit on Development and Environment in 1992 was a pathbreaking event. Analyse the statement by detailing the developments in the
course of the Summit.
3. What is Environment Performance Index? Giving the background and
the objectives of the same, discuss the Indicators and Variables for
evaluating the Environmental Performance of Countries.
4. Write Evaluative Notes on:
(a) Montreal Protocol, 1987
(b) Kyoto Protocol, 1997
5. Discuss the Basel Convention on Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous
Substances.
6. Discuss:
(a) Environmental Concerns in the Convention on the Law of the Sea
(b) International Tropical Timber Trade Agreement
7. Write Short Notes on any five of the following:
(a)Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
(c) Commission on Sustainable Development
(d)Agenda 21
(e)Heritage Convention
(f) Trail Smelter Arbitration
(g)Aarheus Convention
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