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(Sc1ncstcr Sche1nc)
LAW (5 Vcars Integrated Course)
I11krprdalion of Statutes
·1iml' : ."\ I lours Max. ;\larks : 70
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2) .liar/is rm : indicated ag11i11.\ I cacl, q11esrio11.

l. Answc.·r any thn.•r of tht.· following : 13 X IO = JOI

a) Explai n the basic principles o ri ntcrprctatic,n .

n) Lxplain the followin g Internal aid to construction.

i) Long title.
ii) Punctuations.
iii) Dclinitions.
iv) Explanation.

c) Write an explanatory note L~n Subsidiary rules of lnterpretati()n .

tl) Discuss the expiry and repeal of statute and the effect or r1.·peal u l'
IL'mporary statute.

I.') \::-;amine mens rea in statutory o ffcnc~s.

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h) Write a note on Ext1.Tnal aid to construct ion.

C) l ·x plain the rule nrcjusck111 gc1H.Ti ~ :rnd lll1C it c r ;1~oc1I :;.

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d) Write a note on rdrospecti vc operation \\'ith its gem:ral princi ples.

c) Explain the principles of constitutional interpretati on.

3. Answer the following in brief : I} {) X 2 = 20 1

a) Every word be given a meaning.

b) Harmonious Construction.

c) Schedules.

d) Hi storical Facts.

e) Legal Fiction.

f) Remedial and Penal Statutes.

g) Strict construction of taxing statute.

h) Consequences of repeal.

i) '.\1ens Rea.

Section 5 and 6 of General Clauses Act of 1897 .

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VII Se1nester B.A. LL.B. Examination, December - 2017

(Scheme : ISS)
LAW
Interpretation of Statutes
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Instructions :- I) Answer all questions.
2) Marks are indicated against each question.

I. Answer Any Three of the following: l3xt0=30)

a) Explain the rule ofliteral construction of statutes in detaii with the help of
case laws.
b) Name the various internal aids to the interpretation of statutes. Explain
the importance ofTitle in interpretation.
c) Explain the following subsidiary rules
i) Same word same meaning.
ii) Use of different words.
d) Discuss in detail expiry and repeal of statutes.
e) Write a note on
i) Mens Rea in statutory offences
ii) Liability of state for a statutory offences.

II. Answer Any Four of the following: 14 X5=20]

a) 'Every word shall be given a meaning'. Comment.
b) Parl iamentary History as external aid to construction.
c) Write a note on Mandatory and directory provisions.
d) Strict construction of taxing statute.
c) Principles of constitutional Interpretation.
f) Explain the mi schief rule.

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a) A\'oid addition or substitution
b) Ruic of Ejusucm gen eris
c) Long title

d) Dictionaries
e) Rule of last antecedent
t) Strict construction of penal statutes
g) Operation of statutes

h) Effect of repeal of temporary statute

i) Mens Rea
j) Plain meaning
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VII Semester B.A.LL.B. (5 Years) Integrated Course
Examination, January 2015
(Semester Scheme)
Law
Interpretation of Statutes

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 60

Instructions : Answer all questions. Marks are mentioned against each

Part.

1. Answe r any three of the following : (3x10=30)

a) Explain the rule of beneficial construction of statutes. Quote the base laws.

b) Explain the following internal aid to construction.

i) Preamble

ii) Marginal note

iii ) Long tittle
iv) Headings.

c) How the interpretation of statutes affect the Crown or State?

d) Explain the operation and territorial application of statutes.

e) Examine mens rea in statutory offences .

2 . Answer any four of the following : (4x5=20)

a) •; statute must be read as a whole and in its context" . Comment.

b) Explain the mischief rule .

c) Explain the rul e of strict construction .

d) What is legal fiction ?

e) Write a note on perpetual and temporary statutes .

f) Wh at Is h a rm o nious c o nstruction ?
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3. Answer the following : (5><2=10)

a) Plain meaning irrespective of consequences.

b) Golden rule.

c) Parliamentary history.

d) Same word, same meaning.

e) Non obstante clause.

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VII Semester B.A. LLB. (5 Year Integrated Course)

Examination, January 2014
(Semester Scheme)
Law
Interpretation of Statutes
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 60

Instruction : Answer all questions.

1. Answer any 3 of the following : (3x10=30)

a) Explain the significance of interpretation of statutes.
b) Trace out essential part of a statute, its significance as an internal aid
to construction.
c) Write an explanatory note on constitutional limits of legislative delegation.
d) Explain the guiding principles of interpretation of statutes.
e) Write a note on :
1) Mens Rea in statutory offences
2) Liability of State for a statutory offences.

2. Answer any 4 of the following : (4x5=20)

a) Write a note on significance of 'punctuations' in the interpretation of statutes.
b) Historical facts and surrounding circumstances as external aid to construction.
c) Exact meaning preferred to loose meaning.
d) Explain the importance of parliamentary history as an external aid.
e) Elucidate the basic principles of interpretation of statutes.
f) Liability of company for statutory offences.

3. Answer the following : (5x2=10)

a) 'Proviso· as an aid of construction
b) Rule in Heydon's case
c) Parimateria
d) Meaning of interpretation of statutes
e) Legal sense of words.