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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) State the importance of intention of legislature in interpreting a statute.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the principles of interpretation of taxing statutes.
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3. Q1 (b) Interpretation of penal statutes.
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4. Q1 OR Directory and mandatory provision.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the importance of dictionaries and statutes in parimateria.
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2. Q2 OR Explain any three internal aids to construction.
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3. Q2 (b) Debates.
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4. Q2 OR Inquiry commission reports.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain mischief rule of interpretation.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the rule of harmonious construction of constitutional interpretation.
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3. Q3 (b) Ejusdem generis.
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4. Q3 OR Golden rule.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the principles of interpreting the statutes affecting jurisdiction of court.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the common law rules relating to statutes affecting crown or state.
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3. Q4 (b) Territorial operation of statute.
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4. Q4 OR Prospective operation of statute.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the principle of utility.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the distinction between morals and legislation.
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3. Q5 (b) Kinds of pain and pleasure.
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4. Q5 OR Law making process.
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