B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the parts of statute.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the restrictive and beneficial construction.
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3. Q1 (b) Golden rules.
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4. Q1 OR Liberal construction of statutes.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the internal aids of interpretation.
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2. Q2 OR "The duty of judicature is to act upon the true intention of the legislation". Explain.
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3. Q2 (b) Acts in parimatiria.
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4. Q2 OR Strict interpretation of penal statutes.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Power of enactment includes power to repeal. - Explain.
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2. Q3 OR What are the major differences between perpetual and temporary legislations ? Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Dictionaries.
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4. Q3 OR Parliamentary history.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) How "mens rea" is treated in interpreting statutory offences ? Discuss.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the principles of interpretation of taxing statutes.
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3. Q4 (b) Penal statutes.
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4. Q4 OR Jurisdiction of courts.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the value of pleasure and pains.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the circumstances which affects the sensibility.
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3. Q5 (b) Doctrine of utility.
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4. Q5 OR Arbitrary principle.
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