B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Construction to be made of all parts together and not of one part only by itself". Explain.
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2. Q2 Discuss the Literal Rule of interpretation with cases.
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3. Q3 Explain the internal aids to construction of statutes.
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4. Q4 Discuss the consequences of repeal and point out the differences between repeal and expiry.
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5. Q5 Discuss the presumption against violation of International Law.
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6. Q6 Discuss the Rules of interpretation regarding remedial and penal status.
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7. Q7 Explain the circumstances in which crown is bound by statutes and explain the application of the Rule in India.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) 'Rule of ejustem generis'
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2. Q8 (b) 'Non obstante clause'
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3. Q8 (c) 'Reddendo Singulo Singulis'
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Write a note on any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Importance of 'Parliamentary History'
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2. Q9 (b) Principle of utility
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3. Q9 (c) Kinds of pleasures and pains.
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Typed from the KSLU paper above. The paper is the original. Long reading passages are shortened here to their first and last lines and a summary.