LC - 0903 Environmental Law

Part A - Long Questions

1. Define the term Environment. Trace the Origin and Historical Development of Law of Environment with
National and International perspective.

2. Enumerate the provisions relating to protection of Environment under the Constitution of India with
appropriate Judicial Pronouncement.

3. Discuss the significance of Stockholm Conference, 1972 relating to protection of Environment and its
applicability in Indian Legal System.

4. Explain the powers and proceedings of the National Green Tribunal under The National Green Tribunal
Act, 2010 along with its role in Environment Protection.

5. Write a detailed note on Types of Forests. Critically comment on the powers of forest officers

6. What do you mean by Environmental Pollution? Enumerate the provisions relating to Protection of
Environment under the Constitution of India with appropriate Judicial Pronouncement.

7. Explain the kinds of pollution and enumerate the Measures provided in The Water Act, 1974 for
prevention and control of water pollution and natural resources.

8. Define the term “biological diversity”. Write a detailed note on National Biodiversity Authority along with
its power and Functions.

9. Explain the Role of Judiciary through PIL in protection of Environment through landmark Judgements.

10. Discuss the Principles prescribed in Rio Conference.

11. Enumerate the various remedies available against Environmental Pollution along with procedure.

12. Explain the provisions regarding Protected Area enumerated under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

13. Enumerate the Provisions provided in Environment (Protection) Act 1986 relating to powers of the
Central Government regarding protection of Environment.

14.Explain the concept of Sustainable Development and polluter pays principle with recent Judicial
Pronouncements.

15.Discuss in detail the provisions of The National Forest Policies of 1952 and 1988.

16.Highlight on Environmental issues involved in the Silent Valley Project and Narmada Valley Project.

17. Examine the Nature of Environmental Law. Whether it is a Public law or Private law?

18. Discuss the Distribution of Legislative Powers under constitution of India along with Responsibility of
States in Protection of Transboundary Environment pollution.
19. Discuss the jurisdiction, power, procedure and role of NGT relating to protection of Environment under
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

20. Discuss the Origin and Development of Law of Environment in India

21. Discuss the Criminal Liability and Environment Protection - Offences affecting public health and safety
under IPC, 1860.

22. Discuss the impact of Earth Summit II, 1997 on Indian legal system.

23. Explain the significance of World Summit on Sustainable development. 2002 in India.

24. State the provisions of the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991.

25. Highlight on Environmental issues involved in Koondamkulan Nuclear Power Plant.

26 Enumerate the provisions of Convention on Biological Diversity and its impact on Indian Legal System.

27. Write a detailed note on the enforcement machinery provided under the Air Act, 1981

28. Environment Impact Assessment with Case Laws

Part C - Short Notes

1) Write Jurisdiction of High Court. 11) Trans boundary pollution

2) Criminal Liability and Environment Protection 12) Types of Forest.
3) Environment Impact Assessment 13) Wildlife Advisory Board.
4) Offence and Penalties under FA act,1927 14) Sustainable Development
5) The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 15) Trans boundary pollution.
6) Kinds of Environmental Pollution. 16) CRZ Notification
7) Polluter Pays Principles 17) E-waste management.
8) Guideline for Eco Sensitive Zones around Protected Area. 18) Precautionary Principle.
9) Authorities under The Water Act, 1974.
10) Manufacture , storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules