CCSU LLB - Interpretation of Statutes - 2017 - Old Question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2017
Interpretation of Statutes
(K-6001)

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Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Social Welfare Legislation

2. Proviso

3. Law and social change

4. Identical expressions to have same meaning

5. Retrospective effect of criminal law.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What do you understand by the rule of 'Ejusdem Generis'?
7. Explain the rule of 'Harmonious Construction'.
8. Explain the doctrine of 'Pith and Substance'.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What do you mean by Interpretation of Statutes? Discuss the purpose and importance of Interpretation.
10. Explain the value of external aids in the construction of statutes.
11. What is the 'Golden Rule of Interpretation'? Why is this also called the modifying rule? Discuss with case laws.
12. What do you understand by the strict construction of penal statutes? Explain with the help of decided cases.
13. Discuss the rules for interpreting the Indian Constitution.