Interpretation of Statutes

Part A
Sno Question Appearance
1 Effect of repeal 8
2 Harmonious construction 6
3 Meaning of Interpretation / interpretation clause 5
4 Ejusdem generis 5
5 Preamble 5
6 Interpretation of procedural statutes / laws 4
7 Mischief rule 4
8 Golden rule 4
9 Definition/Meaning of Statute 3
10 Noscitur a sociis 3
11 Non obstante clause 3
12 Statute must be read as whole 2
13 Legislative history 2
14 Legislative debates 2
15 Grammatical interpretation 2
16 Interpretation of taking statutes 1
17 Penal statutes 1
18 Utility of rules of interpretation 1
19 Fictions 1
20 Rule of heydon's care 1
21 Liberal rule 1
22 Logical interpretation 1
23 Delegation of legislative power 1
24 Statement of objects and reasons 1
25 Interpretation of subordinate legislation 1
26 Casus omissus 1
27 Consolidated statutes 1
28 Presumption of constitutionality 1
29 Plain meaning rule 1
30 Statutes in pari material 1
31 Interpretation of taxing statutes 1
32 Interpretation of fiscal statutes 1
33 Interpretation of adjective law 1
34 Brammatical interpretation 1
35 Interpretation of amending statute 1
36 Implied repeal 1
37 Marginal notes 1
 Part B
Sno Question Appearance
1 External aids to the interpretation of statutes / Internal aids 6
2 General rules of construction under General clauses act 1897 / Salient features o GCA 5
3 What is Beneficial construction. Illustrate with judicial decisions 4
Golden rule of interpretation / Examine goldenness of golden rule/ Distinguish between literal rule
4 and golden rule 4
5 Strict interpretation of penal statutes / strengths and weakness 3
Significance of presumptions interpretating a statute / Different types of presumptions in the
6 context of statutory interpretation 3
7 Strict construction of penal statutes 2
8 Explain how statutes can be classified for the purpose of interpretation 2
9 Mischief rule of interpretation 2
What are the ways by which a conflict between parent legislation and subordinate legislation can be
10 resolved 2
Internal aids to construction state whether the constitution can be interpreted in the light of the
11 preamble 1
12 General principles of interpretation 1
13 Distinguish between methods on interpreting substantive and procedural laws 1
14 What is rule in hyedon's case? Explain how fare it is followed by Indian courts 1
Discuss principles followed by courts to resolve the conflict between enabling statutes and
15 subordinate legislation 1