B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2018 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Statute must be read as a whole in its context". Explain.
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2. Q2 Explain the role of legislative history in interpretation of statues.
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3. Q3 Discuss the rule of harmonious construction.
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4. Q4 Explain the principles "Ejusdem generis" and "Noscitur a sociis".
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5. Q5 Discuss the consequences of a repeal of a statute.
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6. Q6 Explain the principles of interpretation of taxing statutes.
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7. Q7 Explain different kinds of pleasures and pains.
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Preamble
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2. Q8 (b) Evasion of statutes
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3. Q8 (c) Ascetic principle.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Mohan files a water pollution case in criminal court under Section 133 of Cr.P.C. but magistrate does not entertain the case stating Pollution Control Board has jurisdiction under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, not the Criminal Court. Advice Mohan with the help of suitable rule of interpretation.
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2. Q9 (b) A minor has right to maintenance under Cr.P.C. Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 also enables Muslim woman to claim maintenance for her children. Under which law can a Muslim minor claim maintenance ? Decide with the help of relevant rule of interpretation.
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3. Q9 (c) Special Courts Act, 1992 which confers civil jurisdiction on special court relating to any property bars the jurisdiction of any other court. Where as recovery of debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 provides for tribunals to recover debts due to Banks and financial institutions. Both are 'Non Obstante Clauses". Resolve the clash between the two laws using relevant rule of interpretation.
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