Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2014 April 7th Semester Interpretation Of Statutes Question Paper

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LL.B. (Hons.) (Semester – VII) Examination, April 2014

Duration: 3 Hours

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

Max. Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any four questions from Q. No. 1 to 6.

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2) Answer any four questions from Q. No. 8 to 13.

3) Question No. 7 and 14 are compulsory.

SECTION-1

1. Explain the rule statute to be Read as a Whole. (4x8=32)
2. Discuss plain meaning rule.

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3. What is the objective of the mischief rule ?
4. Enumerate the facets of the rule language of the Statute must be read as it is.
5. Explain retrospective operation of statutes.
6. What is a Presumption ? Explain presumption against intending injustice or absurdity.

7. Write short notes on any two: (2x3=6)

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1. Parliamentary History
2. Foreign Decisions
3. Explanations.

SECTION-II

8. Discuss the principle of Construction of General Words ? (4x8=32)

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9. Define mandatory statutes and differentiate between mandatory and directory statutes.
10. What is construction in Bona Partem ?
11. Define the following:

1. Commencement and termination of time
2. Measurement of distances

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3. Commencement of acts
4. Repeal.

12. Explain equitable construction.
13. Explain restrictive construction.

14. Write short notes on any two: (2x2.5=5)

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1. Ejusdem Generis
2. Beneficial Construction
3. International Conventions.

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