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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "Interpretation of statute means finding out the intention of the legislature." Explain.
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2. Q1 OR "Penal statutes should be construed strictly and benefit of doubt should go to the accused." Elucidate.
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3. Q1 (b) Write short notes : Codified statutes.
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4. Q1 OR Commencement of a statute.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) How far earlier and later statutes are significant in interpreting a statute ?
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2. Q2 OR Explain the role of legislative history in interpretation of statutes.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a short note : Saving clause.
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4. Q2 OR Contemporanea expositio.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the principles "Ejusdem generis" and "Noscitur a sociis".
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the rule laid down in Heyden's case.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the problems : Industrial Disputes Act provides that a party cannot be represented by a legal practitioner before labour court, tribunal or national tribunal where as Advocates Act confers right to practice on every advocate before any authority. How to resolve the clash ? Decide with the help of suitable rule of interpretation.
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4. Q3 OR Rajesh was held liable to be punished for contravening Sec. 7 of Prevention of Food and Adulteration Act, 1954 even though he had no guilty of mind as he did not know that the food article was adulterated. He challenges his conviction. Decide with the help of appropriate rule of interpretation.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the principles of interpretation of statutes affecting jurisdiction of courts.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the principles regarding retrospective operation of statutes.
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3. Q4 (b) Write short notes : Presumption relating to penal statutes.
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4. Q4 OR Presumption against intending injustice.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the "Principle of utility" as advocated by Sir Jeremy Bentham.
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2. Q5 OR Examine the role of judiciary in law making process.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note : Classification of evils.
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4. Q5 OR Ascetic Philosophers.
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