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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain any two basic principles of interpretation of statutes.
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2. Q1 OR What is literal interpretation ? Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) Preamble.
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4. Q1 OR Marginal notes and short title.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the external aids to construction of statutes.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the use of "recent social, political and economic changes and scientific inventions" as the aid of interpretation.
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3. Q2 (b) Parliamentary history.
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4. Q2 OR Foreign decisions.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the consequences of repeal of a statute.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the effects of expiry of temporary statutes.
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3. Q3 (b) Reddendo Singula Singulis.
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4. Q3 OR Retrospective operation of statute.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Distinguish between remedial and penal statutes.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the presumption against violation of common law.
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3. Q4 (b) Evasion of statutes.
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4. Q4 OR Vicarious responsibility in statutory offends.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the principle of utility.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the ascetic principle.
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3. Q5 (b) Morals in legislation
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4. Q5 OR Measure of pleasure and pains
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