B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2013 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Discuss the rule laid down in Heyden's case.
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2. Q1 OR Explain with the help of cases Long Title and Marginal notes as internal aids to construction.
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3. Q1 (b) Write note on : Interpretation of statutes.
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4. Q1 OR Functions of courts.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) State the importance of codifying and consolidating statutes in construction of statutes.
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2. Q2 OR Explain any three external aids to construction.
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3. Q2 (b) Write note on : Statutes in Parimateria
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4. Q2 OR Historical facts of statutes.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) State the effect of repeal of perpetual and temporary statutes interpretation.
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2. Q3 OR Analyse the commencement, operation and territorial application of statutes.
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3. Q3 (b) Write note on : Ejubdem Generis
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4. Q3 OR Use of negative words.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the principles of interpretation of taxing statutes.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the circumstances in which the crown is bound by statutes as stated in Common Law Rule.
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3. Q4 (b) Write note on : Penal statutes.
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4. Q4 OR Jurisdiction of Courts.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the value of pleasure and pains.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the circumstances which affects the sensibility.
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3. Q5 (b) Write note on : Doctrine of utility.
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4. Q5 OR Arbitrary principle.
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