B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation 2026 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is Repeal ? What are the consequences of Repeal ?
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2. Q1 OR Explain the principles of interpretation of taxing statutes.
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3. Q1 (b) Interpretation of statutes conferring powers.
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4. Q1 OR Explain codifying and consolidating statutes.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the importance of statutes in pari materia as external aids to construction of a statute.
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2. Q2 OR Explain non-obstante and saving clauses as an internal aids.
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3. Q2 (b) Law Commission Reports.
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4. Q2 OR Write a short note on "Exception clause".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the literal rule of construction with illustration.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the rule of Harmonious construction.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on "Nociter-a-Sociis".
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4. Q3 OR The State Government has issued a statutory direction that all shops and establishments shall remain closed for one day in a week. Mr. Sunil who is a shop owner wants to challenge this on the ground that restriction would violate Article 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution. Advise him.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the presumption as to jurisdiction of court.
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2. Q4 OR "Statute are presumed to be valid' - Analyze.
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3. Q4 (b) Principle of prospective operation of statute.
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4. Q4 OR 'There is a presumption in favour of constitutionality of Statutes' - Explain.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the kinds of pains and pleasures.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the principle of utility as the source of legislation.
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3. Q5 (b) Explain ascetic principles.
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4. Q5 OR Explain the circumstances which affect the sensibility.
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