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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the principle "Statute must be read as a whole in its context".
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2. Q2 Explain briefly the internal aids of interpretion of statutes.
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3. Q3 State the importance of codifying and consolidating of statutes in interpreting a statute.
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4. Q4 What are the general principles governing the retrospective operation of statutes ?
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5. Q5 "Power to repeal is consistent with Power to enact". Repeal may be express or implied. Explain.
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6. Q6 Explain the common law rules relating to statutes affecting the crown or state.
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7. Q7 Explain the different kinds of pleasures and pains.
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Foreign Decisions
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2. Q8 (b) Rule of Ejusdem genesis
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3. Q8 (c) Arbitrary principle.
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Answer any two :

1. Q9 (a) Acts in Parimateria
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2. Q9 (b) Harmonious construction
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3. Q9 (c) Strict interpretation of penal statutes.
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