Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years Course (Bachelor Of Arts and LLB Five Years) 2016 April 6th Semester Interpretation Of Statutes Question Paper
B.A. LL.B. (Semester - VI) Examination, April 2016
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Duration ; 3 Hours Total Marks : 75
10.
Instructions : 1) Answer any eight questions from question nos. 1 to 12.
2) Question No. 13 and 14 are compulsory. (8x8 __ 64)
. ?Parts of the statute are not to be considered in isolation but they are to be read
with the other parts of the statute.? ? Explain the principle of interpretation with
. the help of cases. ?
Explain the Mischief Rule of interpretation with the help of cases.
Explain the role of Long Title and punctuation marks in the interpretation of
Statutes.
?Historical facts and surrounding circumstances are important external aids in
the interpretation of statues.? - comment with the help of cases.
Explain the following maxims :
a) Generalia specialibus non derogant
b) Contemporaneo expositio.
Whet is equitable construction ? Explaih with relevant cases.
Discuss the presumption against the retrospective-operation of statutes.
Explain the difference between mandatory and directory statutes.
Explain the presumption against intending injustice or absurdity.
With the help of cases explain ?eonstruction of words in bonam partem?.
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11. Define following under the General Clauses Act :
a) Power conferred to be exercisable from time to time.
b) Effect of repeal.
c) Gender?nd number.
d) Measurement of distances.
12. ?Omissions in the statute are not to be inferred ? ? Explain.
13. Write notes on any two : > (2x3=6)
a) Non Obstante Clause.
b) Ejusdem Generis.
c) Construction ut res magis valeat quam pereat.
14. Explain any two of the following : . (2x2.5=5)
a) Meaning of interpretation.
b) Legislative history.
?0) Codifying statutes.
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