LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes Dec 2025 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q1. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences (Any 6) 12 Marks

1. (a) Explain the rule of "Ejusdem Generis"
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2. (b) What is a Remedial statute? Give examples
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3. (c) Differentiate between consolidating and codifying statute.
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4. (d) State and explain the Heydon's rule of Interpretation.
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5. (e) Discuss interpretation as to Taxing statutes as to how should they be interpreted.
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6. (f) What do you understand from Intention of Legislature?
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7. (g) Explain the term "Government" under the General Clauses Act.
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8. (h) What is meant by Sub-delegation? When is it Valid?
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9. (i) Explain "Expressio Unius Exclusio alterius".
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10. (j) Explain the importance of Debates and Law commission reports as an External aid to interpretation.
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Q2. Write Short notes on the following (Any 2) 12 Marks

1. (a) Primary rules of interpretation of Statutes.
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2. (b) Interpretation of Penal statute.
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3. (c) "Delegatus Non-Potest Delegare".
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4. (d) Presumptions of interpretation.
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Q3. Situational Problems (Any 2) 12 Marks

1. (1) In the case of I.C Golak Nath versus State of Punjab the Supreme Court of India held that the amendment to the constitution is law under Article 13 of the Constitution but the decision would apply for the future.
   • (a) State the famous principle of constitutional interpretation laid down in this case.
   • (b) Explain the said Principle of constitutional interpretation in detail.
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2. (2) A municipal law allows the Mayor to grant business licenses. The Mayor delegates this power to a city official without approval from the legislative body.
   • (a) Which maxim applies to this case?
   • (b) What legal action can be taken against the delegation of power?
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3. (3) An Act was passed by the parliament of India and it got assent of the president of India On 1st April 2010. The Act did not make any mention in the said Act about its coming into operation.
   • (a) When is such an Act deemed to come into operation? Can such Act be rendered null and void merely because it does not contain the date of commencement?
   • (b) Discuss the provisions of Section 5 of General Clauses Act pertaining to commencement of statute.
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4. (4) A statute provides that "widows shall be entitled to financial assistance from the government." A divorced woman claims she should also be eligible since she is financially dependent.
   • (a) Which rule of interpretation applies in this case?
   • (b) Which presumption in statutory interpretation supports this decision?
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Q4. Answer the following in detail (Any 2) 24 Marks

1. (a) Briefly discuss the objective and scheme of General Clauses Act in Interpretation of statutes and are there any limitations to its use?
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2. (b) Explain the basic rules of interpretation of statutes and Enumerate the Internal and External aids of interpretation.
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3. (c) Discuss the principles applied in Interpretation of the Constitution.
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4. (d) "Subsidiary rules of interpretation can never be ignored while constructing and interpreting any statute or document." Discuss the Secondary rules of interpretation in light of the above statement.
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