LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Interpretation of Statutes Dec 2024 IOS 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Write Short Answers in not more than two sentences (any six) a What is a Codifying Statute? b What is the Purpose of Interpretation of Statutes d Name any three Internal Aids to Statutory Interpretation e What is Vessel As Defined in The General Clauses Act 1897 ? f Explain the importance of Historical Background as an aid to interpretation h Explain the rule of Literal Construction i State how to construe a penal act? j Define 'Good Faith 'As Defined in The General Clauses Act 1897 12 marks
2. Q2 Write short notes on (any Two) a Doctrine of Prospective Overruling b Explain the concept ‘Computation of time' 12 marks
3. Q3 Answer Any Two a Road Traffic Act,1960 requires the driver of a motor vehicle to "stop" after an accident 12 marks
   • ii) Whether the driver is liable to give to the Traffic Police Authority?
   • iii) Which rule of interpretation is applicable herein b> Section 27 of The General Clauses Act (1897) outlines the meaning of Service by
   • i) When will the Service be deemed to have been effected?
   • ii) Explain the Expression "Service by Post c Section 43 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996 reads as under, The Limitation Act,1963 shall apply to Arbitration as it applies to proceedings in court
   • i) Explain the rule of Interpretation which can help you to understand section 43 of the Arbitration and Conciliation
   • ii) explain the nature of the provision of section 43 d The question in Seward v. The Vera Cruz was whether Section 7 of the Admiralty Court Act of 1861, which gave jurisdiction to that Court over any claim for damage done by any ship" also gave jurisdiction over claims for loss of life which would otherwise come under the Fatal Accidents Act (1855)
   • a. Explain the Applicability of the Maxim "Generalis Specialibus Non Derogant” in this
   • b. What is a General Act and what is a Special Act?
4. Q4 Answer Any Two of the Following a “Statute Must be read as a Whole” - Discuss b Explain the role of Legislative in Interpretation of a Statute c Discuss the Mischief Rule with relevant Cases d Explain the ‘Doctrine of Severabillty' with relevant cases 24 marks
5. Q2 43 AT FAT

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