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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Statute must be read as a whole in its context". Elucidate.
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2. Q2 Explain the Golden Rule.
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3. Q3 Explain the principles " Ejusdem generis" and "Reddendo singula singulis".
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4. Q4 What is temporary statute ? Explain effects of expiry of temporary statutes.
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5. Q5 Discuss the relevance of "Dictionaries" and "Foreign decision" as an external aid to construction of statutes.
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6. Q6 Explain rules of interpretation of mandatory and directory provisions.
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7. Q7 Explain the principles of pleasure and pain.
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Write a short note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Preamble.
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2. Q8 (b) Parliamentary history.
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3. Q8 (c) Intention of the legislature.
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Answer any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Heyden's case
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2. Q9 (b) Declaratory statutes.
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3. Q9 (c) Evasion of statutes.
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