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BALBA - 2017

B.A.LL.B. (Semester – VI) Examination, April 2017

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INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

Duration: 3 Hours

Total Marks: 75

Instructions:

1. Answer any eight questions from Question nos. 1 to 12. (8x8=64)

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2. Question nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

1. Discuss the Golden rule of interpretation with the help of cases.
2. Explain the meaning of interpretation. Discuss the object and need of statutory interpretation.
3. Enumerate the various parts of the statute. Explain Preamble and Punctuation as aids to interpretation of statutes.
4. Discuss the maxim Contemporaneo Expositio with the help of cases.

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5. Discuss Beneficial construction with the help of cases.
6. Explain the presumption against exceeding territorial powers.
7. Explain mandatory and directory statutes.
8. Explain the rule of ejusdem generis with the help of cases. State its exceptions.
9. Explain the presumption against violation of principles of international law.

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10. Explain construction in bonam partem.
11. Distinguish between codifying and consolidation statutes.
12. Define the following under the General Clauses Act :
    1. Measurement of distances
    2. Gender and number

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13. Write short notes on any two: (2x3=6)
    1. Harmonious construction
    2. Ut res magis valeat quam pereat
    3. Proviso
14. Write short notes on any two: (2x2.5=5)
    1. Equitable construction

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    2. Coming into operation of the enactment
    3. Speeches and debates in Parliament
    4. Repeal
    5. Plain meaning rule

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