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B.A. LL.B. (Semester-VI) EXAMINATION October 2019

Interpretation of Statutes

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Paper I Subject Code: BL606 I Interpretation of Statutes

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B.A. L.L.B (Semester -VI) Examination, April, 2019 Interpretation of Statutes

Duration : 3 hours Total marks : 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight questions from Question nos. 1 to 12.

2) Question Nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

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1. Explain the meaning, object and need for statutory interpretation.

2. "The meaning of a provision in a statute may be construed by reading it as whole in its context." Explain .

3. "The Literal Rule is the first and primary rule of construction". Discuss with the help of cases.

4. Mention the principles used by courts to interpret codifying and consolidating statutes.

5. "If the object of the enactment will be defeated by hoi ding the same directory, it will be construed as mandatory". Explain mandatory and directory statutes with the help of cases.

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Discuss the rule of Noscitur a sociis with the help of suitable cases.

Explain the maxim Generalia Specialibus non derogant with the help of cases.

8. Explain with the help of cases the Presumption against exceeding territorial nexus.

9. Explain Beneficial construction with the help of cases.

10. "The Preamble of a statute is useful to know the mind of the makers of the law"­Discuss the role of the preamble as an aid in the interpretation of statutes

11. Explain the role of (i)Legislative debates (ii) Statement of the Objects and Reasons as external aids in the interpretation of statutes.

12.Explain with reference to the General Clauses Act a)Commencement and termination of time b) Effect of repeal c) Power to appoint d) coming into operation of the enactment

13. Write notes on any two of the following: (a) Construction in bonam partem.

b )Marginal notes in statute c )Purposive construction

14.Write notes on any two of the following: a) Expressio unius est exclusion alterius b) Redden do singula singulis c) Equitable construction

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B.A.LL.B. (Semester -VI) Examinatjon, October 2018 INTERPRETATION OF .STATUTES

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

ll]~tructions : 1) Answer any eight questions from question Nos. 1 to 12. 2) Question Nos. 13 and 14 .are compulsory. ' (8x8=64)

1. Discuss with the help of cases the Golden Rule of interpretation. How does it differ from the Literal Rule ? ·

2. The Courts while interpreting statutes have to abide by the maxim 'ut res magis valeat quam pereat' - Explain with the help of relevant cases.

3. Explain the Mischief ~ule of interpretation with the help of cases.

4. "The. long title of the statute helps to ascertain the intention of the . legislature". Comment.

. 5. Examine the role of foreign decisions and dictionaries in the interpretation of statutes.

6. Explain the presumption against exceeding the territorial operation of the statute.

7. Discuss the rule of ejusdem generis with the help of cases.

'l 8. Explain Harmonious Construction with the help of cases.

9. Explain the maxim contemporaneo expositio with the help of cases.

1 0. Bring out with the help of cases the difference ,between mandatory and directory statutes. · ·

11 ~ Explain construction in bonam partem with the help of cases.

12. Define the following under the General Clauses Act :

a) Commencement and termination of time.

b) Coming into operation of the enactment.

c) Duty to be taken pro rata.

d) Power to appoint. P.T.O.

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13. Write short notes on ar:-y two :

a) Statement of objects arid reasons .

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c) Intention of legislature. ·

·14. Write· short notes on any two :.

a) Reddenda singula singulis.

b) Casus omissus.

c) Statutes in pari materia.

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B.A.LL.B. (Semester- VI) Examination, April 2018 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75

Instructions : 1) Answer any eight questions from Question Nos. 1 to 12. 2) Question Nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

(8x8=64)

1. "A construction which requires for its support the addition or substitution of words or results in rejection of words has to be avoided". Explain the rule and state the exceptions if any.

2. "Intention of Legislature must be found by reading the statute as a whole". Explain the principle with the help of cases.

3. Enumerate the various internal. aids used in the interpretation of statutes. Explain the role of the title and of schedules in the task of interpretation of statutes.

4. Explain codifying and consolidating statutes.

5. Explain the principle 'words are known by the company they keep', with the help of suitable cases.

6. 'Mandatory statutes differ from directory statutes". - Explain with the help of cases.

7. Explain how far 'later social, economic developments and scientific inventions' aid the judge in the interpretation of statutes.

8. Explain the presumption against the violation of international conventions and agreements.

9. What is beneficial construction? Explain with the help of cases.

10. "Legislature generally does not intend a statute to have retrospective operation" -Comment.

11. Explain the maxim contemporaneo expositio. What are the limitations of the maxim?

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12. Define the following under the General Clauses Act.

a) Duty to be taken pro rata . b) Commencement and termination of time

c) Computation of time

d) Effect of. repeal. .

13. -Write notes on any two of the following : (2~x3=6)

a) Ouster of jurisdiction of courts.

b) Reddenda singula singulis.

c) Meaning of interpretation.

14. Write notes on any two of the following : (2x2.5=5)

a) Construction in bonam partem.

b) Use of debates and speeche~~ in st~tutory interpretation.

c) Harmonious construction. ·

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B.A. LL.B. (Semester - VI) Examination, October 2017 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight questions from Question nos. 1 to 12 .. 2) Question Nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

1. Explain with the help of decided cases the principle 'ut res magis valeat quam perat'.

2. 'jlt is the duty of the judge to suppress the mischief and advance the remedy" -Explain with the help of cases.

3. Discuss the importance of the long title and marginal notes in the interpretation of statutes.

4. Explain the use and relevance of foreign decisions and international conventions -iri the interpretation of statutes.

5. What are statutes in pari materia ? Discuss with the help of cases.

6. Discuss the presumption against ousting the jurisdiction of courts.

7. Distinguish between mandatory and directory statutes.

8. "Associated words take their meaning from each other''. Explain with cases.

9. Explain the presumption against intending injustice or absurdity.

10. Explain with the help of cases the maxim Generalia specialibus non derogant.

11. Explain the maxim "Reddenda singula singulis".

12. Define the following under the General Clauses Act :

i) Duty to be taken pro rata

ii) Computation of time

iii) Powers conferred

iv) Effect of repeal. P.T.O.

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13. Write short notes on any two :

i) Casus Omissus

ii) Contemporaneo expositio

iii) · Statement of Objects and Reasons.

14. Write short notes on any two :

i) Schedules ·

ii) Intention of Legislature

iii) Words of rank.

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·e.A.LL.B. (Semester ..:.. .VI) Examination, April 2017 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

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Instructions: 1) . Answerany eight questions from Question nos. 1 to 12. 2) Question nos. 13 and 14 are -compulsory~ ·

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Discuss the Golden rule of interpretation with the help of cases. . . . - .

Explain the meaning of interpretation. Discuss the object and need of statutory interpretation. .

Enumerate the various parts of the statute. Explain Preamble and P~unctuation as aids to interpretation of statutes.

Discuss the maxim Contemporaneo Expositio with the help of cases.

Discuss Beneficial construction with the help of cases.

Explain the presumption against exceeding territorial powers.

Explain mandatory and directory statutes.

Explain the rule of ejusdem gerieris with the help of cases. State its exceptions .

Explain the presumption against violation of principles of international law.

Explain construction in bonam partem.

Distinguish between codifying and consolidation statutes.

Define the following under the General Clauses Act-:

a) Measurement of distances b) Coming into operation of the enactment

c) Gender and n'umber · d) RepeaL

13. Write s~ort notes on any two : (2x3=6)

a) Harmonious construction

b) Ut res magis vale~t quam perat

c) Proviso, .

14. Write. short notes on any two: . · i) Equitable construction

ii) Speeches and debates in Parliament

iii) Plain meaning rule.

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B.A.LL.B. (Semester - VI) Examination, October 2016 · INTERPRETATIONOF STATUTES ·

Duration : 3 Hours . Total Marks : 75 ... . Instructions: 1) Answer-~ny eight questions from question nos. 1' to 12.

2) Question No. 13 and 14 are compulsory. (8x8=64)

1. · "An interpretation which reduces a particular provision to a dead letter should be · avoided" - Explain the principle of Harmonious construction. ·

2. · Explain the construction 'ex viceribus actus', with the help of cases.

3. "It is one of the cardinal principles of interpretation that where the language of an Act is clear, the preamble must be disregarded."- Comment with the help of cases. ·

4. "Recourse may be had to parliamentary speeches and debates to interpret statutes." Explain with cases. ·

5. . Discuss the presumption against intending inconvenience or unreasonableness.

6. Explain construc~ion in bonam partem with the help ~f cases.

· 7. Explain the following maxims:

a) Reddenda singula singulis

b) Expressio unius'est exclusio alterius

8. Discuss the rule of ejusdem generis with the help of cases .. -

9. Explain with the help of cases ~he difference between mandatory and directory statutes.

10. "Courts are reluctant to give certain statutes a retrospective operation". Explain ~ith reference to penal statutes and statutes regulating procedure.

11. Define the following under the General Clauses Act :

a) Commencement and termination of time. '

b) Coming into operation of the enactment .

c) . Duty to be taken pro rata

d) Power to appoint. P.T.O.

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12. What is Restrictive construction ?.Explain with the help of cases.

13. • Write notes on any two·:

a) Golden rule

. b) Consolidating statutes -

·c) Ouster of jurisdiction of courts.

14. Write notes .on any two : - ..

a) Plain meaning rule

b) Equitable construction ·

·c) Words of rank.

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