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LLB40218/BLB80218
LL.B/B.A.LL.B Degree Examinations - August-2023
IV/Vll Semester
Paper- I1: Interpretation of Statutes
(Regulation-2018)
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 70
Part-A (6x3= 18M)
Answer any six questions.
1. Fiscal statutes
2. Mens rea
3. Primary rule
4. Basic structure
5. Schedules
6. Doctrine of Judicial review
7. Doctrine of Eclipse
8. Colonial legislation
9. Ejusdem Generis
10. Repeal

Part-B (2x 12 =24M)

Answer any two questions.
11. Define statutes? Explain the general principles of interpretation?
12. Discuss the presumptions regarding jurisprudence?
13. Define exceptional construction? Explain the construction to prevent abuse of powers with support
case laws.
14. Explain "Mischief Rule" of purposive construction.

Part-C (2X 14=28M)

Answer any two of the following.

15. A judge interprets an article in the constitution in a beneficial manner not going against the intention of
the statute. Whether this interpretation is valid.
16. 'X' state allotted a public park to private individuals who constructed a five star hotel. "Xa residentof

the neighboring state challenged the allotment as it is affecting the environment. Examine the Locus
standi of Y.
17. state law exempted "Green vegetables" from sales Tax Law. Xa sugarcane former claimed exception
A

of sugarcane leaves is also green. Decide.

18. Supreme court of Indiagave directions to the election commission of India and union of India to bring
certain amendments to the representation of people Act. Is the direction binding?
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LLB40218/BLBS80218
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LLB/B.A.LL.B Degree Examinations OCTOBER-2022
IV/VIII Semester
IPaper- 1l: Interpretation of Statutes
(New Regulation 2018)
Maximum Marks:70
Tinc:Thrce Hours

PART-A-(6x3 =18 Marks)

Answer any SIX of the following
1. Ascctic principle.
2.Evasion of Statutcs.
3.Remclial síatutes.
4.Contemporoncacxpositio.
5.Ganga clausc
6.Codifying statutes
7.Presumption against intending injusticc
8. Prcamble
9.Interprctation of statutes
10.Mandatory and dircctory provisions

PART-B- (2x12=24 Marks)

Answer any TWO of the following
in India
11. What are ihe proccdural requircmcnts for cnactmcnt of'subordinatc legislation
under thc General Clauses Act of 1897?
of different words,.
12.Discuss the subsidiary rules: 'Same words same mcaning, and "use
13. Write a notc on 'Ejusdem Generis'.
14. Explain the assistance of'earlicr and later statutes,
as external aid of construction.

PART-C- (2x14 =28 Marks)

Answer any TWO of the following
15. An appraiser whose service is often sought by the Bank to weigh and test gold ornamets
brought as security for bank loan claims himsclf as workman u/s2(s) of industrial Disputes
Act, 1947. Decide.

16. According to Karnataka Electricity Act, 1948, the Electricityy Board is empowered to fix
electricity tariff depending upon nature of supply, geographic location, purpose of supply and
others. How to interpret the word Others' in this case? Decide with suitable rule of
interpretation.

17. The Street Offences Act, 1959 made it an offence for prostitution to solicit customers in a
public place. Few prostitutes were charged under the law for soliciting public from private
premises in windows or on balconies. Decide with reference to applicable rule of
interpretation of statutes.

18. Special Courts Act, 1992 which confers civil jurisdiction on special court relating to any
property bars the jurisdiction of any other court. Whereas recovery of debts due to Banks and
Financial Institutions Act, 1993 provides for tribunals to rccover debts duc to Banks and
financial Institutions. Both are 'Non Obstance Clauses". Resolve the clash betwecn the two
Javs using relevant rule of interpretation.
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LLB40210/BLB802 10
LL.B/B.A.LL.B Degree Examinations -0CTOBER-2022
IV/VIII Scmester
Paper- VIl: Interpretation of Statutes
(Regulation 2010-|)
Hours
Max Marks 100
Time:Tlree
PART-A- (6x4 =24 Marks)
Answer any SIX of thefollowing
1. Saving clausc
2. I'octrinec
of severability
3. Parliamentary history
4. Marginal netes
5. Remedial statutes.
6. Functuatiou marks.
7.Doctrinc of "pith and substance"
8.Prospcctive opcration of statutes
9.Heyden's rule
10."conteporaneaexpositio"

PART-B-(2x18-36 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following
11. "The words shall be given the plain and grammatical meaning"". Explain
this statement
with decided cascs.
12. Write a note on beneficial construction.
13. Explain the parts of statutes.
14. Explain the effect of expiry of tcmporary statutes.

PART-C-(2x20 =40 Marks)

Answer any TWO of the following
company. His car
15. 'A' obtains insurance policy against the theft of his car from insurance
was stolen by the passengers he gave a free lift while returning to his home. When A'
claimed insurance, the insurance company denies the compensation. Decide.

of betel leaves shall not be made

16.Ramu contends before the competent court that the sale
liable for sales tax relying a dictionary meaning given
on the said term as vegetable. Decide.

17. B abused A by using unparliamentarily words against him. A angered by this hit
B on his
was declared brought dead. A
head. B fell unconscious and was taken to hospital, where he
was charged with commission of crime under Indian Penal Code, 1860. But A denied the
a
was an
crininal liability holding that he exercised his right of self-defense and the death
accident. Whether A is guilty of crime? Decide with appropriate rule of interpretation.

133 of Cr.P.C. but

J8. Shiva files a water pollution case in criminal court under section
magistrate does not entertain the case stating Pollution Control Board has jurisdiction under
the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, not the Criminal Court. Advice
Shiva with the help of suitable rule of interpretation.
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LLB40218-BLB80218
2021
LL.B / B.A. LL.B DEGREE EXAMINATION, SEPTEMBER-
FOURTH/ EIGIITII SEMESTER
-
PAPER II
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
-
(New Regulations 2018)
:
Time:3 Hours Maximum Marks 70

PART - A

Answer any SIX qucstions. Each qucstion carrics 3 Marks. (6x3=18)

1. Judicial Restraint.

2. Presumptions.
3. Explanation.

4. Waiver.

5. Doctrine of Prospective over ruling.

6. State Decisis.

7. Mischief rulew.
8. Residuary Power.

9. Power of Interpretation.
10. Pith and Substance.

PART - B

Answer any TWWO questios. Each question carries 12 Marks. (2x12=24)

a
11. What are the aids to construction of Statute?
12. Discuss directive principles as sources of Constitutional Interpretation.
Statutes?
13. Explain the principles and limitation of' strict construction of Penal
Interpretation?
14. Explain the Golden rule of Interpretation. How does it differ from literal

[Contd...
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PART -C
Answer any TW0 questions. Each question carrics 14 Marks.
(2x14=28)
15. The Union Parliament enactcd the Wealth Tax Act. This was
Act challenged on the
ground that the Union Parliamcnt has no lcgislative compctcncy to cnact this law
as wealth tax covercd under State 1list. Decidc.

16. A terrorist convictcd to death was in jail waiting to be hangcd.

Despite more than
5 years delay, He was not hangcd as his mercy
petition was not disposed - .off
by the President of India. The terrorist movcd the Supreme
Court to commute the
death penalty on grounds of delay. How this has to be intcrpretcd.

17. A State Legislature cnacted a law limiting the rate

of interest to bc collected by
the money lenders. This law was contested before thc courts on the
ground that
the Parliament and not thc State legislatures have legislative compctence
to enact
such lavw - Decide.

18. X* State enacted a law for regulating the "affairs of the temples" in
that State.
This lawv was challenged before the court on' that ground that it interfere
with the
"freedom of Religion" in the Temples - Decide.

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LLB40210/BLB80210
LL.B /B.A. LL.B. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER - 2021
(Examination at the end of Fourth / Eighth Semester)
PAPER - II: INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
(Regulation : 2010-11)
Time:3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

-A
SECTION
Write a short notes on any SIX of the following questions. (6x4=24)
1. Judicial Activism.
2. Doctrine of Stare Decisis.
3. Repugnancy.

4. Doctrine of Eclipse.
5. Doctrine of Prospective Over ruling.
6. Schedule.
7. Repeal.
8. Explanation.

9. Marginal Notes.
10. Mens rea.
SECTION - B
Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2x18-36)
11. "The Statute must be read as a whole in its context". Examine the statement with
the decided cases.
12. What are the internal and external aids to construction of Statutes.
13. The Primary function of the court is to promote the 'Intention of Legislature'.
Examine the statement with the decided cases.

LLB40210/BLB80210/2021 (1) (Contd.

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14. With the help of decided cases examine the role of Directive principles in the
interpretation of the constitution.
SECTION - C
Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2×20=40)
15. 'A' put his hand in the pocket of Z' to steal his purse. “Z' pocket was empty. "A' could
not do so. But Z' initiated prosecution against 'A for attempt as an offence. "A'
argued that he was not committed any offence. - Decide.

16. Bihar Sales Tax Act exempted Green Vegetables" from Sales Tax. 'A' a Betel leaf
grower claimed exemption from Sales Tax as Betel leaves are also green in colour
SO exeimpted. - Decide.

17. Under the Bombay Land Acquisition Act 1948 the State of Bombay acquired private
lands for constructing a "Foreign Consulate" as the State Government has power
under law to acquire prviate lands for the “Purpose of the State" or “for any other
purpose". The land owner challenged this acquisition as illegal or giving that the
construction of "Foreign Consulate" is not the function of the State Government
and i; is the duty of the Central Government - Decide.

18. Karuna was granted 12 weeks Maternity leave on full salary. But authorities have paid
iho wages for 72 days on the basis of a week means six working days. Sec 5 of the
Maternity Bencfit Act 1961 provides 12 weeks Maternity leave on full salary.
Karuna contendcd that a week means seven days and entitled for 84 days wages
that is including Sundays. - Decide.

LLB40210/BLB80210 (2)
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