Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2017 April 6th Semester Interpretation of Statutes Question Paper

Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years Course (Bachelor Of Arts and LLB Five Years) 2017 April 6th Semester Interpretation of Statutes Question Paper

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.?B.A.LL.B. (Semester - VI) Examination, April 2017
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Duration : 3 Hours ' ? Total Marks : 75
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Instructions: 1) Answer'any eight queStions from Question nos. 110 12. .
2) Question nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.
(8x8=64) '
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 Punctuation
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 exeeeding territorial powers.
Explain mandatory and directory statutes.
Explain the rule of ejusdem generis with the help of cases. State its exceptions. .
Explain the presumption against violation of principles of international law.
Explairi cOnstruction in bonam partem.
. Distinguish between codifying and consolidation statutes.
12.
Define the following underthe General Clauses Act :
a) Measurement of distances b) Coming into operation of the enactment
0) Gender and number d) Repeal.
Write short notes on any two : I ' (2x3=6)
a) Harmonious construction
b) Ut res magis valeat quam perat
c)? Proviso,
Write short nOtes on any two : ? > ? (2x2.5=5)
- i) Equitable construction ' '
ii) Speeches and debates in Parliament '
iii) Plain meaning rule.