Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2015 April 7th Semester Interpretation Of Statutes Question Paper

Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years Course (Bachelor Of Arts and LLB Five Years) 2015 April 7th Semester Interpretation Of Statutes Question Paper

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LLB. (Hons.) (Semester - VII) Examination, April 2015
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75
Instructions : 1) Answer any four questions from Question nos. 1 to 6.
2) Question No. 7 is compulsory.
3) Answer any four questions from Question No. 8 to 13.
4) Question No. 14 is compulsory.
SECTION ? I (4x8=32)
1. ?The Literai Rule is the first and primary rule of construction?. Discuss with the
help of cases.
2. The meaning of a provision in a statute may be construed by reading it in its
context. Explain.
3. Discuss the circumstances in which the courts apply the mischief rule of
interpretation.
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. Discuss the presumption against ousting the jurisdiction of courts with the help
of suitable cases
7. Write short notes on any two : (2X3=6)
a) Reddendo singuia singulis
b) Definition clauses
c) Coditying statutes.
SECTION ? II (4x8=32)
8. Discuss thecrule of ejusdem generis with the help of cases.
9. The question whether a statute is mandatory or directory depends on the intention
of the legislature and not on the language used in the statue ? Explain.
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?Courts are reluctant to give certain statutes a retrospective operation? ? Explain.
Define the following under the General Clauses Act :
a) Computation ottime
b) Coming into operation of the enactment
c) Duty to be taken pro rata
d) Gender and number.
Explain the maxim ?expressio unius est exclusion alterius? with the help of cases.
What is Restrictive Construction ? Explain with the help of cases.
Write short notes on any two : (2"2-5=5)
a) Construction in bonam partem
b) Harmonious constmction
c) Intention of the legislature.