Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2018 April 6th Semester Interpretation of Statutes Question Paper

Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years Course (Bachelor Of Arts and LLB Five Years) 2018 April 6th Semester Interpretation of Statutes Question Paper

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B.A.LL.B. (Semester ? VI) Examination, April 2018
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
. ?A construction which requires for its support the addition or substitution of
words or results in rejection of words has to _be avoided?. Explain the rule and
state the exceptions if any.
?intention of Legislature must be found by reading the statute as a whole?.
Explain the principle with the help of cases.
Enumerate the various interhal aids used in the interpretation of statutes. Explain
the role of the title and of scheduies in the task of interpretation of statutes.
Explain codifying and consolidating statutes.
. Explain the principle ?words are known by the company they keep?, with the
heip of suitable cases.
?Mandatory statutes differ from directory statutes". - Expiain with the help of
cases.
Explain how far ?later ssociai, economic developments and scientific inventions?
aid the judge in the interpretation of statutes.
Explain the presumption against the violation of international conventions and
agreements.
What is beneficial construction ? Explain with the help of cases.
?Legislature generally does not intend a statute to have retrospective operation?
? Comment.
Explain the maxim co'ntemporaneo expositia. What are the limitations of the
maxim ?
BALBA - 1! 882
Duration : 3 Hours I Total Marks : 75
Instructions: 1) Answer any eight questions from Question Nos; 1 to 12..
2) Question Nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.
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12. Define the following under the General Clauses Act.
a) Duty to be taken?pro rata
b) Commencement and termination of time
c) Computation of time
d) Effect of repeat.
13. Write notes on any two of the following :
a) Ouster of jurisdiction of courts.
b) Reddendo singula stngulis,
0) Meaning of interpretation.
14. Write notes on any two of the following :'
a) Construction in bonam partem.
b) Use of debates and speeches in statutory interpretation.
0) Harmonious censtruction.-
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