Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU) 2009-5th Year L.LB General Interpretation of Statutes of LL.B annual of Department of Law, , Rohtak - Question Paper

Time allowed: three hours

Maximum marks: 100

Note: Attempt 5 ques. in all, by selecting at lowest 1 ques. from every unit. All ques. carry equal marks.

Unit one

1. Every word must be interpreted in its situation. discuss the difference ranging from Literal rule and Golden rule of interpretation of statutes.

2. What is Mischief rule of interpretation? provide examples of the cases in which it is applied.

Unit two

3. After the decision of the House of Lords in Pepper V. Hart (1993) Legislative history becomes important in the interpretation of a statute. Examine.

4. Preamble to the constitution has presumed great importance in the interpretation of the constitution. discuss how?

Unit three

5. discuss the difference ranging from Evasion and Avoidance in the interpretation of taxing statute. provide examples.

6. What is strict interpretation of statutes? discuss its negative impact in the administration of criminal justice in India.

Unit four

7. When a statutory provision is declared void by a court. Can the legislature restore it retrospectively? discuss with the help of decided cases.

8. A statute or any provision therein must be so construed as to make it effective and operative. discuss.

Unit five

9. elaborate statutes of Pari Materia? Examine their interpretation with the help of cases.

10. discuss the subsequent maxims in the interpretation of statutes:

a) Mens Rea

b) Noscittur a Sociis.

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