B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2022 Oct Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is interpretation of statutes ? Explain in brief the basic principles of interpretation of statutes.
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2. Q2 Explain the rules of interpretation of mandatory and directory provisions.
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3. Q3 Explain the external aids of construction of statutes.
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4. Q4 Why should penal statutes be construed in a strict sense ? Examine.
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5. Q5 What are the general principles regarding retrospective operation of statutes ? Explain.
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6. Q6 "Statutes are territorial in operation". Elucidate.
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7. Q7 What is temporary statute ? What are the effects of expiry of temporary statutes ? Explain.
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Write a short note on any two :

1. Q8 (1) Nosictur-a-sociis.
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2. Q8 (2) Pleasure and pain.
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3. Q8 (3) Preamble.
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Solve any two problems :

1. Q9 (a) An appraiser whose service is often sought by the bank to weigh and test gold ornaments brought as security for bank loan, claims himself as workman U/S 2(S) of Industrial Dispute Act, 1947. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) According to Karnataka Electricity Act, 1948, the Electricity Board is empowered to fix electricity tariff depending upon nature of supply, geographical location, purpose of supply and others. How to interpret the word 'others' in this case ? Decide with suitable rule of interpretation.
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3. Q9 (c) The Street Offences Act, 1959 made it an offence for prostitutes to solicit customers in a public place. Few prostitutes were charged under the law for soliciting public from private premises in windows or on Balconies. Decide with reference to applicable rule of interpretation.
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