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1000 7/-/10/10 BLM-128-N

October 2023
B. A. LL B. Sixth Semcster Examination
Optional
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
PAPER VI

Time 3 Hours] [Max. Marks 80

[Min. Marks 32

Answer any five qucstions. AIl qucstions carry equal marks. The blind candidates will
be given 60 minutes extra time.
1

Explain the intrinsic aids to Interpretation.

2
What do you mean by Constitution ? How does Constitution interpreted ? Explain.
3.
Why should a Penal Statute be construed strictly ? Give your rcasons and illustrations in support of
your answer.

4.
Discuss the external aids in the Interpretation of Statutes.
5.
What do you mean by Statutes ? What are the kinds of a Statute ?
6
Explain the Retrospective Operation of Statutes.
7 AufafT THATEY:
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Explain the following :
(a) Doctrine of Eclipse.
(b) Colourable Legislation
8.
Explain the rule of Ejusdem Generis.
9

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Explain the following :
(a) Strict Interpretation.
(b) Mischief Rulc.

10.
Explain Beneficial Construction.

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September 2022
Semester Examination
B. A. LL. B. VI
Optional
PRINCIPLESOF LEGISLATION
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND
PAPERVI
[Max. Marks 80
[Min. Marks 32
Time 3 Hours]

The blind candidates will

questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Answer any five
extra time.
be given 60minutes

Interpretation of Statues ? Explain in detail.

What do you understand by
2
Interpretation of Statues.
Discuss the External Aids of
decided cases.
Interpretation ? Explain with the help of
3
What do you understand by Literal
support your answer with decided cases.
4.
Explain Golden Rule of Interpretation and
5
examples of itsapplication also.
Discuss the Mischief Rule. Give some
6.
Interpretation of Statues.
Explain the Rule of Ejusdem Generis in the
7
Constitution ? Explain in brief.
What are the rules of Interpretation of
8
Explain the Retrospective Operation of Sfatues.
9
Explain with the help of decided cases judicial
What do you mean by 'Delegated Legislation' ?
controlover delegated legislation.
10.
(3)
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(H)
(3)
Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Doctrine of Eclipse
(b) Money Bill
(c) Preamble
(d) Parliamentary History.

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August 2021
B. A. LL. B. Sixth Semester Examination
Optional
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
PAPER VI
[Max. Marks 80
[Min. Marks 32

Word limitfor answer of each question is 250 words. The maximum number of
pages of answer book is 20.

Answer any five questions. AIl questions carry equal marks.

1.
What do you mean by Interpretation ? What is the object of Interpretation Distinguish between
Interpretation and Construction.
2
Discuss the role of preamble, marginal notes and sections as a internal aids in the Interpretation of
Statutes.
3
Discuss the provisions related to Repeal and Commencement with the help of example.
4
of Indian Decisions.
Discuss Golden Rule of Interpretation. Explain in detail with the help
5.
Discuss in detail the Principles of Legislation'.
6.
constitutional interpretation.
Discuss the role of Doctrine of Pith and Substance' in the
7
help of decided cases :
Explain the following principles with the(b)
(a) Noseitur a Sociis Ejusdem Generic.
section as well?
Can it affects the enacting portion of the
8
What is the proper function of a Proviso ?
9 Statutes with the help of decided cases.
Discuss special rules of interpretation for Penal
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Write short notes on the following :
(a) Residuary Powers
(b) Colourable Legislation
(c) Welfare Legislation.
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January- February 2021
B. A. LL. B. VIth Semester Examination
Optional
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
PAPER VI
Time 3Hours) [Max. Marks 80
[Min. Marks 32

Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. The blind candidates will
be given 60 minutes extra time.
1.
What do you understand by Statutes ?Discuss the different kinds of statutes in brief.
2.
What are different rules of Interpretation ?Which rule you like most and why ?Discuss.
3

What do you understand by retrospective operation of Statute ? Whether the legislature is

empowered to make a law with retrospective effect ? Discuss.
4

*The title of a Act, though it has occasionally been referred to as aiding in the construction of an
Act, is certainly no part of law." Explain write the judicial decisions on preamble of constitution.
5
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Towhat extent the following may be used as external aids to the interpretation of statutes :
(a) GeneralClauses Act (b) Law Commission Report
(C) Foreign Decision (d) Parliamentary Debates.
6
Discus the principle of Harmonious Construction with the help of decided cases.
7
Why should ataxing statute be strictly constructed ?Give your reasons and illustration in support of
your answer.

8
Elucidate the statement Beneficial Construction is atendency rather than a rule."
9

"In the interpretation of the constitution the Judicial Approach should be dynamic than static,
pragmatic than pedantic and elastic than rigid." Discuss with the help of decided cases.
10.

Distinguish between any two of the following:

(a) Interpretation and Construction (b) Mandatory Provisions and Directory Provisions
(c) Amendment and Repeal.
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September 2018
B. A. LL. B. VIth Semester Examination
Optional
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTESAND PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
Paper VI

Time 3 Hours) [Max. Marks 80

(Min. Marks 32

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Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. The blind candidates
will be given 60 minutes extra time.

Define Interpretation and distinguish between interpretation and construction.

Explain in brief the Mischief Rule of Interpretation.

What do you understand by Welfare Legislation ? Explain the rules of interpretation of Welfare
Legislation.
Explain the commencement, repeal and revival of statute.

Describe the rule of Interpretation of Penal and Statute.

Discuss the External Aids in the Interpretation of Statute.

Discuss the principles of Constitutional Interpretation in detail.

Explain the rule of Ejusdem Generis in the Interpretation of Statutes.

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Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Explanation (6) Illustration
(c) Liträl Rule (d) Codifying Statute.

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Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Colourable Legislation (b) Principle of Separation
, (c) Doctrine of Pith and. Substance , (d) Golden Rule.

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September 2017
B. A. LL. B. VIth Semester Examination
Optional
INTERPRETATION OrsTATUTES AND PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
Paper VI
Time 3 Hoursl (Max. Marks 80
[Min. Marks 32

Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. The blind candidates
will be given 60 minutes extra time.

What do youmean by Interpretation of Statutes ? What kinds of statutes can be classified for
the purpose of Interpretation ?

Explain briefly Harmonius Construction Rule of Interpretation.

"Statute be read as a whole." Explain the above statement.

Explain the Golden Rule of Interpretation.

What do you mean by mandatary and directory statutes ? Is any difference between them ?
Discuss.
Discuss the rule of Interpretation of Taxing Statutes.

What are the internal aids which can be used for interpretation ? Explain.

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Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Titles (6) Preamble
(c) Provisos (d) Marginal Notes.

"Principles laid down in Heydon's case has now attained the status of a classic." Explain the
above statement.

Write short notes on the following :

(a) Pith and Substance
(b) Occupied Field.

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July 2015
B. A. LL. B. VI" Semester Examination
INTERPRETATIONOF STATUTES AND
PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
Paper VI
Time 3 Hours] [Max.Marks 80

Answer allfive questions. All questions carry equal marks. The blind
candidates will be given 60 minutes extra time.

Define Statute. Explain different kinds of Statutes. Explain Retrospective

Legislation and Prospective Legislation.
2

"Power of legislative body to repeal a law is coextensive with its power to

enact such a law:'" Discuss.
3.

What do you mcan by Interpretation ?VWhat is its object ?Distinguish betwen

Interpretation nd Construction.
4

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To what extent the following may be used as external aids to the interpretation
of statutes:
(a) Foreign Decision
(b) Government Publication
(c) Judicial Precedence.
5.

Explain the 'Golden Rule' and Mischief Rule' of the Interpretation, with the
help of dccided cases.
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August 2014
B. A. LL. B. VIth Semester Examination
Optional:INTERPREIATION OF STATUTES AND
PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
Paper VI
Time 3 Hours) [Maz. Marks 80

Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. The blind candidates
will be given 60 minutes extra time.
1

What do you understand by Statutes ? Discuss the different kinds of Statutes in brief.

What do you mean by Interpretation ? Distinguish between Interpretation and Construction.

"The Title of an Act, though it has occasionally been referred to as aiding in the construction
of an Act, is certainly no part of Law." Explain. Write the judicial decisions on preamble of
Indian Constitution.

Enumerate the various external aids employed in Interpreting a Statute.

Discuss Golden Rule of Interpretation and support your answer with the decided cases.

Diseuss the rule of Harmonious Construction. Give some exanpies of its appication als.

Discuss the presumption regarding Jurisdiction of the Courts.

8
Whyshould a taxing statute be strictly construed ? Give your reasons and illustration in support
of youur answer.

Discuss the principles of Constitutional Interpretation in detail.

Describe the rules of Ejusdern Generis.