In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed to the effect that Government and statutory authorities must anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of environmental degradation. When there are threats of serious and irreversible damage, lack of scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation. The onus of proof is on the actor or developer to show that his action is environmentally benign.
A. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India, AIR 1969 SC 42
B. Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India, (1995) 3 SCC 42
C. Kalyaneshwari v. Union of India, (2011) 3 SCC 287
D. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 3751
Answer: Option A
Which of the following Acts was amended by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013?
A. None of these
B. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
C. The Information Technology Act, 2000
D. The Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, 1956
Arms Act, 1959 came into force on:
A. 23rd December, 1959
B. 13th July, 1959
C. 1st October, 1962
D. 23rd December, 1962
Sodomy is a ground for divorce under which of the following matrimonial legislations?
A. The Divorce Act, 1869
B. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
C. The Indian Christian Marriages Act, 1872
D. The Hindu Marriage Validation Act, 1946
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