Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2016 Oct 6th Semester Interpretation Of Statutes Question Paper

Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years Course (Bachelor Of Arts and LLB Five Years) 2016 Oct 6th Semester Interpretation Of Statutes Question Paper

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B.A.LL.B. (Semester ? VI) Examination, October 2016
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75
Instructions : 1) Answer any 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 construction in bonam partem with the help of cases.
7. Explain the following maxims :
a) Reddendo 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 the difference between mandatory and directory
statutes.
10. ?Courts are reluctant to give certain statutes a retrospective operation". Explain
with 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 rate
d) Powerto appoint.
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12. What is Restrictive construction ? Explain with the help of cases.
13. Write notes on any two: (2x3=6)
a) Golden rule
b) Consolidating statutes
c) Ouster of jurisdiction of courts. 4
14. Write notes on any two : . (2x2.5=5)
a) Plain meaning rule
b) Equitable construction
0) Words of rank.