LC - 0902 Interpretation Of Statutes

Part A - Long Questions

1. Explain the rules of Harmonious Construction with the help of decided case laws.
2. Explain the aims and objectives of the General Clauses Act.
3. What is Mischief Rule? Discuss with the help of decided case laws.
4. The Penal statues are strict statutes explain with decided case laws
5. Discuss the importance of External Aid in Interpretation Of Statutes
6. Define Interpretation . Explain the general rules of Interpretation with relevant case laws
7. What are the types of Repeal? Explain the consequences of repeal.
8. Explain the various modes of Interpretation of Constitution.
9. Explain the subsidiary rule of “ejusdem generis” with help of decided case laws.
10. Describe the role of various Internal Aid to the Interpretation.
11. Explain the Interpretation Of Statutes affecting jurisdiction of court.
12. Explain the nature and significance as well as construction of Remedial statutes with the help of decided
case laws.
13. Explain the various modes of classification of statutes.
14. Explain the Golden rule of interpretation with help of decided case laws.
15. Explain the general principle statute should be read as a whole with help of
decided case laws.
Part B - Short Questions
1. Explain the interpretation of taxing statutes with the help of decided case laws.
2. Explain the significance of codifying and consolidating principles in interpretation of statutes.
3. Discuss the principle expiry and repealing of statutes.
4. Describe the role of conjunctives and disjunctives in framing the provisions of laws.
5. State the difference between Remedial and Penal statutes.
6. Discuss commencement and operation of statutes.
7. What do you mean by legal fiction? Discuss the principles governing interpretation of legal fiction.
8. Explain Preamble and Punctuation as Internal aids of Interpretation.

Part C - Short Notes

1) Noscitur a socis. 7) Mandatory statutes. 13) Immovable Property.

2) Non-obstante clause.
3) Literal Rule.
4) Reddendo singula singulis.
5) Conveyance.
6) Parliamentary history.
8) International convention. 14) Person.
9) Vicarious Liability.
10) Non obstante clause.
11) Will.
12) Committee Report.