B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2012 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the rule, "Statute must be read as a whole in its context".
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the literal rule of interpretation.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on Preamble.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on "Casus omissus".
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) State the relevance of Parliamentary history as an external aid to construction of a statute.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the reference to other statutes as an aid to interpret a statute.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on "Dictionaries" as an aid to construction of a statute.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on "Use of Foreign decisions".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the general principles regarding retrospective operation of the statutes.
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2. Q3 OR What are the effects of expiry of a temporary statute ? Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on "Commencement of a statute".
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on "Ejusdem Genesis".
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the common law rule relating to statutes affecting the Crown or the State.
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2. Q4 OR "Penal statute should be construed strictly and benefit of doubt should go to the subject" Elucidate.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on "Evasion of Statute"
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4. Q4 OR Mensrea in statutary offences.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the principles of utility as advocated by Sir Jermy Bentham.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the different kinds of pleasures and pains.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "Arbitrary Principle".
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on "Morals".
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