B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the literal rule of construction with illustrations.
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2. Q2 "Language of the statute should be read as it is". Discuss.
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3. Q3 Discuss the importance of historical facts and later developments in interpreting statutes.
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4. Q4 Explain general principles of interpretation regarding retrospective operation of statutes.
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5. Q5 Explain perpetual and temporary statutes. State the effects of repealing a temporary statute.
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6. Q6 Explain the principles of interpreting statutes affecting jurisdiction of courts.
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7. Q7 Discuss the theory of utility.
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Write short notes on any two.

1. Q8 (a) Ejusdem generis
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2. Q8 (b) Preamble
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3. Q8 (c) Dictionaries.
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Answer any two.

1. Q9 (a) Exact meaning preferred to loose meaning
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2. Q9 (b) Technical words are to be understood in technical sense
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3. Q9 (c) Statutes are presumed to be valid.
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