THE SCHOOL OF LEGAL ILLUMINATI
HPJS-2024
CRIMINAL LAW
(Forest Act +Wildlife Act)
Time Allowed: 1.5 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Question paper specific instructions:
I. Attempt on unruled sheets
II. Mention the time taken to complete every question and, if possible,
also the total time taken to complete the full question paper.
III. This question paper contains five questions.
IV. All questions are compulsory.
V. Each question carries equal marks. Marks are divided and indicated
against each part of the question.
VI. Write legibly supporting your answers with relevant statutory
provisions and appropriate judicial pronouncements as may be
desirable.
VII. Each question must be answered in sequence in the same
continuation.
1. (a) Discuss the provisions with regard to control of Timber and other forest
produce in transit under The Indian Forest Act,1927?
(10)
(b) Discuss Tiger Conservation Plan under The Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972.
(10)
2. (a) Discuss the provisions of The Indian Forest Act,1927 with regards to
the protection of forests for special purposes. Can owner of any land
make a request for the formation or conservation of any forests?
(10)
(b) Mention about the declaration of sanctuary under The Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972. What is the provision related to protection to
sanctuaries under The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
(10)
3. (a) Who is a Forest Settlement Officer for the purpose of The Indian Forest
Act,1927? What are the duties and powers of the Forest Settlement
Officer under this Act?
(10)
(b) Discuss in detail the purpose behind the Central Zoo Authority, the
constitution of the same and the procedure for recognition of the zoos
under The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
(10)
4. (a) What is a reserved forest for the purposes of The Indian Forest
Act,1927? Also enumerate the activities which are prohibited in a
reserved forest. Differentiate between a reserved forest and a village
forest.
(10)
(b) What is National Park for the purposes of The Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972? Under what circumstances can the State Government declare an
area to be a national park?
(10)
5. (a) What do you mean by protected forest. Enumerate the rules as
provided under S.32 of The Indian Forest Act,1927 to regulate protected
forests.
(10)
(b) What is the scope and objective of the Tiger and other endangered
species crime control bureau under The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? Also
discuss the constitution, powers and functions of the tiger and other
endangered species crime control bureau.
(10)
