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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "Interpretation of statute means finding out the intention of the legislature". Explain.
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2. Q1 OR Explain with the help of cases preamble to legislation and marginal notes as internal aids to construction.
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3. Q1 (b) Write note on : Heyden's rule
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4. Q1 OR Functions of courts.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain any two external aids to construction of statute.
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2. Q2 OR Examine the importance of foreign decisions and historical facts for interpretation of statute.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note : Parliamentary history
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4. Q2 OR Dictionaries
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the general principles with regard to restrospective operation of the statute.
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2. Q3 OR What are the major differences between perpetual and temporary statute ? Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Write note : Non-obstante clause
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4. Q3 OR Commencement of statute.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) How "mens sea" is treated in interpreting statutory offences ? Discuss.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the common law rule relating to statutes affecting the crown or the state.
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3. Q4 (b) Write note : Remedial statute.
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4. Q4 OR Statute affecting the jurisdiction of courts.
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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 Examine the circumstances which effects the sensibility.
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3. Q5 (b) Write note : Classification of evils.
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4. Q5 OR Moral principles.
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