LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Interpretation of Statutes Jan 2018 IoS Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Answer in 2-3 Sentences 20 marks
   • 1. Define 'Good Faith 'As Defined in The General Clauses Act 1897
   • 2. Father' as defined in The General Clauses Act 1897
   • 4. What is As Defined in The General Clauses Act 1897
   • 5. State and explain the rule of Literal Construction the importance of Historical Background as an aid to Interpretation
   • 8. Name any three Internal Aids to Statutory Interpretation
   • 9. the Purpose of Interpretation of Statutes
2. Q2 Write Short Notes (Any Four) 20 marks
   • 2. Consequences of Repeal of a Statute
   • 3. Doctrine of Prospective Overruling Proviso (its Purpose and importance)
   • 5. Golden Rule
   • 6. Preamble
3. Q3 Attempt the Situation Based Problems (Any Two) 12 marks
   • 1. Section 27 of The General Clauses Act (1897) outlines the meaning of ‘Service By Post’
   • a. When will the Service be deemed to have been effected?
   • b. Explain the Expression "Service by Post”
   • 2. 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 jurisdiction over Claims for loss of life which would otherwise come under the Fatal Accidents
   • a. Explain the Applicability of the Maxim "Generalis Specialibus Non Derogant' in this case
   • b. Whatisa General Act and what is a Special Act? L0515 & L0120 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
   • Q.P. Code :04203
   • 3. Section 11 of the Family Courts Act 1984 reads as Under every suit or Proceeding to which the act applies, the proceedings may be held Camera’ if the Family Court desires and Shall be so if
   • a. State and explain when ‘In Camera' proceedings would be
   • b. State and explain Camera’ proceedings would be Directory
4. Q4 Write in detail (Any four) 48 marks
   • 1. Discuss the Mischief Rule with relevant Cases
   • 2. Doctrine of Severability with relevant Cases
   • 3. explain External Aids to Statutory Interpretation
   • 4. Must be read as a Discuss’
   • 5. Discuss the Strict Construction of Penal Statutes
   • 6. Explain the role of Legislative Intention’ in Interpretation of a Statute & INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
   • Q.P. Code :04203 [Time: Three Hours] [ Marks:100] Please check whether you have got the right question paper
   • 8. AN,
   • 4. West Bar 10515 & LO819/L0120 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
   • Q.P. Code :04203

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