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प्रश्न
The given contains some basic principles and fact situations in which these basic principles have to be applied. A list of probable decisions and reasons are given.
You have to choose a decision with reasons
2. Principles
1. The owner of land has an absolute interest in the property including the contents over and under the property.
2. Water flowing below your land is not yours though you can use it.
3. Any construction on your land belongs to you.
4. All mineral resources below the land belong to the State. Facts There is a subterranean water flow under Suresh's land surface. Suresh constructed a huge reservoir and drew all subterranean water to the reservoir. As a result, the wells of all adjacent property owners have gone dry. They demanded that either Suresh must demolish the reservoir or share the reservoir water with them.
Proposed Decision
(a) Suresh need not demolish the reservoir.
(b) Suresh has to demolish the reservoir.
(c) Suresh has to share the water with his neighbours.
(d) The Government can take over the reservoir.
Possible reasons
(i) Water cannot be captured by one person for his personal use.
(ii) The Government must ensure the equitable distribution of water.
(iii) Whatever is under Suresh's land may be used by him.
(iv) Suresh has to respect the rights of others regarding water.
International Law is the law between sovereign states. A sovereign is a supreme authority not bound by legal constraints. Which of the following is a correct derivation from the above?
पर्याय
International law is not law binding on the sovereign states
International Law is only a positive morality
International Law is in the nature of pact between sovereign states
None of the above.
उत्तर
International Law is in the nature of pact between sovereign states
Explanation:
Sovereignty is understood in jurisprudence as the full right and power of a governing body to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies.
