Environmental Law Flashcards
Previous year questions
1A. “Public interest litigation has played a very crucial role in protection of environment in India.” Elucidate and illustrate with the help of decided cases. [2017 7(b)]
2. Write a note on ‘Impact of noise pollution on the health of the people.’ [2015 5(d)]
3. The doctrine of “Public Trust” as propounded by Supreme Court has worked as an instrument for protection of Environment in India. Discuss. [2014 7(b)]
4. Corporates causing havoc to the wildlife existing on seashores is an extreme type of environmental crime and laws are almost nonexistent to deal with them directly. Discuss. [2013 8(b)]
5. “The rise of Environmental Crimes in spite of Environmental Legislations is due to absence of adequate punitive methods of sentencing.” Discuss. [2011 7(b)]
6. The “precautionary principle” and the polluter pays principle” are the parts of the environment law of this country. Explain in the light of decided cases. [2008 7(b)]
8. Sustainable development’ has been accepted as a balancing concept between ecology and development. Discuss the recognition and application of this principle under the laws relating to environmental protection in India. (2018 )
Pyq latest
“The National Green Tribunal, which was established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources, has played a pivotal role in recent past in this regard.” Examine the statement with reference to the pronouncements given by NGT.
