CCSU BA LL.B. - Interpretation of Statutes - 2024 - Old question paper

B.A. LL.B.-VII Sem.
B.A.LL.B. Examination, Dec.-2024
Interpretation of Statutes
(BL-7003)
(New Course)

Section A
Note: Answer all five questions. Each question carries 4 marks. Very short answer is required not exceeding 75 words.

1. Noscitur a Sociis[cite: 39]
2. Identical expressions to have same meaning.[cite: 39]
3. Stare Decisis[cite: 39]
4. What are the Different Part of a Statute?[cite: 39]
5. Welfare Legislation.[cite: 39]

Section B
Note: Answer any two questions out of the following three questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Short answer is required not exceeding 200 words.

6. Whether an act can be enforced retrospectively? Explain.[cite: 39, 40]
7. Write a short note on 'Judicial Activism'?[cite: 40]
8. To what extent Precedent can be used as an aid to interpretation of statutes.
OR/अथवा
Explain the meaning of constitution.[cite: 40]

Section C
Note: Answer any three questions out of the following five questions. Each question carries 20 marks. Answer is required in detail.

9. The golden rule solves all the problems faced during Judicial Proceeding it is true? Explain with the help of decided cases.[cite: 40]
10. What do you understand by the term 'Literal Legis'? When this rule is applied? Explain with the help of decided cases.[cite: 40]
11. Discuss the existence of Presumptions in the field of interpretations of statutes.[cite: 40]
12. Write a detail note on strict interpretation of statute with the help of decided cases.[cite: 40]
13. With the help of decided cases, write a detail note on the Internal Aid of interpretation.
OR/अथवा
What is the significance of interpretation of Statute? Mention the different methods of interpretation in nut-shell.[cite: 40]