Dr Ambedkar Law University 2010 B.A L.L.B Interpretation of statutes - Question Paper

TKC
(For Candidates admitted from 2009-10 onwards)

B.L.DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2010.

(Third Year Regular Course)

Third Semester/Second Year

INTERPREATION OF STATUTES

Time: 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (3×12=36 Marks)

Answer 3 of the subsequent not exceeding
6 pages every.

1. Explain the types of statues with reference to the object of their enactments.


2. What is the Golden Rule of interpretation? Refer to decided cases.


3. What are the rules followed by the courts while interpreting a taxing statute?


4. What are the rules of construction of constitution? Are the rules in any way various from statutory interpretation?


5. Analyse the salient features of General Clauses Act of 1897.
PART B — (8×6=48 marks)

6 . Write short answers on 8 of the subsequent not exceeding two pages each:

(a) Effect of repeal.


(b) Menaka Gandhis case.


(c) Preamble.


(d) Generalia Specialibus Non-derogant.


(e) Beneficial construction.


(f) Heydon's case.


(g) Historical Background.


(h) Presumptions.


(i) Laches.


(j) Noscitur a sociis.


PART C — (4×4=16 marks)

7. ans briefly 4 of the subsequent not exceeding two pages every.

(a) Rule of ejusdem generis – discuss with reference to
decided case.

(b) Explain the Revival of statutes.

(c) "Delegatus non potest delegare"—Comment.

(d) Bye Laws – discuss its importance.

(e) Explain the right to equality with the help of decided cases.

(f) Explain Sententia legis.

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Earning:   Approval pending.