LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Interpretation of Statutes Apr 2014 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

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1. Q1 Answer the following in 2 sentences each. 20 marks
   • (1) Explain the concept of ‘Immovable Property’ as per the General What do you mean by rule of ‘Strict construction’? What is meant by the term ‘Sententia What is meant by ‘ejusdem generis’
   • (5) What is the importance of ‘Legisiative debates’ in interpretation of a
   • (6) Explain an ‘enabling statute.’
   • (7) Give any 2 internal aids to interpretation
   • (8) What is the meaning of a ‘Mischief Rule’?
   • (9) Explain the term ‘Vessel’ under the General Clauses Act, 1879
   • (10) What is the meaning of a ‘Short title’ to the Act?
2. Q2 Write short notes on any 4 of the following :
   • (1) Doctrine of colourable legislation
   • (2) Commencement and termination of time
   • (3) Restrictive and Extensive
   • (4) Coming into operation of an Enactment
   • (6) Headings
3. Q3 Attempt any 2 of the following problems. 1- Section 11 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 read as under : every suit or proceeding to which this act applies, the proceedings may be held in camera, if the family court:so desires and shall be so if 12 marks
   • (a) State and explain when in-camera proceddings could be directory?
   • (b) and explain when in-camera proceedings would be mandatory? Inthe case of I.C. Golaknath v/s state of punjab, the supreme court of India held that the amendment to the constitution is ‘Law’ Article 13 of the constitution, but the decision would apply for the
   • (a) the famous principle of constitutional Interpretation laid down in the above case?
   • (b) Explain in detail the said theory principle 3- Act stated that a document is required to be served by post When will the service be deemed to have been effected?
   • (b) Explain the expression ‘Service by Post’
4. Q4 Answer in full any 4 of the following 48 marks
   • (1) Fully explain the maxim and its underlying principle
   • (2) Analyze in full the tests of Implied Repeal of a statute
   • (3) Discuss the presumption as to jurisdiction of a statute. Can the jurisdiction of the supreme court of India or of a High court be affected
   • (4) Give the significance of the internal and external aids of interpretation
   • (5) Discuss in detail section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1879
   • (6) Explain the role of ‘Legislative intention’ in interpretation of a statute How can such intention be gathered or found out?
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