B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2023 Sep Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Discuss the rules of interpretation regarding retrospective operation of statutes.
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2. Q1 OR Explain mandatory and directory provisions.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on : A Central Act is assented to by the President on 26th January at 10.30 a.m. Discuss the commencement of the said Act.
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4. Q1 OR Interpretation of statutes conferring powers.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) State the various internal aids of interpretation of statutes.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the role of Parliamentary history in interpretation of statutes.
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3. Q2 (b) Short notes : Saving clause.
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4. Q2 OR Contemporanea expositio.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the rule laid down in Heydon's case.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the subsidiary rules "Same word same meaning" and "use of different words".
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3. Q3 (b) Ejusdem generis.
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4. Q3 OR Harmonious construction.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the general principles regarding statutes affecting jurisdiction of courts.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the rule of presumption against exceeding Constitutional powers.
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3. Q4 (b) Prospective operation.
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4. Q4 OR Presumption that Legislation is territorial.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the principle of utility as the source of legislation.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the principle of sympathy and antipathy.
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3. Q5 (b) Kinds of pleasure.
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4. Q5 OR Morality in legislation.
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