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PC-4132/ML
Y-13/2058
INTERPRETATIONOFSTATUTES-IV(a)
(Semester-X)
Time Three Hours) [MaximumMarks 100

Note Attempt one question each from Sections A, B, C &D

carying l5 marks each and the entire Section consisting
E
4 marks
of 10 short answer type questions carrying
cach

SECTION-A

in detail what is the

Explain the meaning of statute. Explain
Statutes.
object of Interpretation of
Write notes on the following
(a) Commencement of statute
(b) Revival of statute.

SECTION-B

III Explain fully the Literal Rule of Interpretation with the help
of decided cases.

4132/ML/200/HHH/1248/Reprint [P.T.O.
 Literal
IV. Golden Rule of Interpretation is the extension of
Rule of Interpretation." Explain in detail.

SECTION-C

Provisions and Schedules

V. Discuss the importance of Preamble,
of statutes.
as Internal Aids in the construction

take into account the debates at the floor

VI. "The courts can
if any, for ascertaining
of the house and Legislative History,
the true Intention of Legislature."
Critically comment.

SECTION-D

VII. What are Pari Materia Statutes? Explain their Interpretation

with the help of cases.

on relevance and importance of

VIII Write a detailed note
Mens rea.

SECTION-E

(Compulsory)

IX. Write short notes on the following:

1. Repeal of Statute
2. Operation of Statute

3. Harmonious Rule of Interpretation

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 of Interpretation
4. Heydon's Rule
Aids
5. Marginal Notes as

6. Long Titles as Aids

Commercial Practice as Aid
7.

8. Stare Decisis

9. Bonam Partem

10. Amending Statutes.

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745/ML
X-14/2059

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Paper-IV(a)

Semester-X

Time Allowed 3 Hours] [Maximum Marks 74

Note : The candidates are required to attempt twvo

questions each firom Sections A and B carrying

11 marks each and the entire Section C

consisting of 10 short answer type questions

carrying 3 marks each.

SECTION-A

1. Discuss in detail the mèaning and nature of

Statutes. 11

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 2 Write a detailed note on the history, meaning and SECTION-C

object of Interpretation. 11 9. Write short notes on the following 10x3-30

3. Discuss the Mischief rule of Interpretation. 11 Retrospective statutes.

(i)

4. Elaborate the Harmonious rule of Interpretation (ii) Repeal of Statute.

of Statutes.
(iii) Consolidating statute.

SECTION-B (iv) Mischief rule.

. What is meant by Intrinsic Aids to construction of (v) Proviso.

Statutes ? Explain. 11
(vi) Headings.
6. What is meant by External aids to construction of
(vii) Dictionaries.
Statutes ? Explain. 11
(viii) Bonam partem.
x p l a i n the importance of "Ejusdem Generis rule
(ix) Mens reea.
1n nterpretation of Statutes. 11

(x) Title of a Statu

Discuss the Doctrine of Stare Decisis in the context

of Interpretation of Statutes. 11

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715/MI779/W/710 2
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PC 6315-ML

X-10/2057
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES-IV(a)
Semester-X
[MaximumMarks: 100
Time Allowed: Three Hours]
trom
Note:-The candidates are required one
to attempt question cach entire
and the
15 marks cach
Units-1, 1, IIM and IV carrying carryin3
answer type
questions
Unit-V consisting of 10 short
4 marks each.
UNIT-I

commencement
and repeal of Statute.
. D i s c u s s in detail
the
following
Write notes on any wo of the
2.
() Codifying Statute

(i) Consolidating Statute

(i) Amending Statute.

UNIT-II
the
? Explain with
Literal Interpretation
What do you
understand by
cases.
help ofdecided to defeat the provisious
"Harmonious interpretation is resorted to not
4.
Comment.
ofthe Statute."
UNIT-III

of a Statute ? Explain.
5. What are the different parts
as a source
of
of Parliamentary History
6. Discuss the importance
of Salutes.
external aid to construction

PT.O
6315-ML-X-10/1110/MCS-16802
 UNIT-TV
Statutes.
7. Explain the rule ofEjusdem Generis in the interpretation of
of interpretation.
8. Discuss the significance ofMens-rea in the field

UNIT-Vv

Difference between Permanent and Temporary Statute.

9.
9. (i)
Statute.
Necessity for interpretation of
(ii) MischiefRule.

(iv) Beneficial rule of interpretation.

(v) Dictionaries and Text Books.

(vi) Revival of Statute.

decisions.
(vii) Importance of foreign
(vii) Bonam Partem

(ix) Stare decisis

exclusio alterious.
(x) Expressio unius
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PC-8785/MS
T-10/2056

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES-IV (a)

(Semester-X)
[Maximum Marks 100
Time Three Hours]
each from Sections B, C & D
A,
Note: Attempt one question Section E consisting
15 marks each and the entire
carying marks
type questions
carrying 4
of 10 short answer

each.

SECTION-A

therein must be construed to

'A statute or any provision
Explain.
make it effective and operative."

and its effect.

Write a detailed note on repeal of a statute

SECTION-B

the merits and

What is literal rule of Interpretation? Explain
demerits of literal rule of interpretation.

"Absurdity and
IV According to Golden rule of Interpretation
How scientific and technical
inconsistency is to be avoided".
language in a statute to be
is according to this
interpreted
rule?

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 SECTION-C (Explplanations as internal aids
V.
Discuss the importance of (
preamble, provisions and schedules Restrictive rule of
as internal
aids in the construction of iterpretation
statutes.
Mischief rule
VI. Discuss the extent to which following external aids
may be (h) Stare-decisis
taken into account in
construing on Act of Parliament
Mens-rea
(a) Parliamentary History
Bonam Partem.
b) Previous Legislation.

SECTION-D

VII. Explain Para Materia Statutes. Examine their interpretation

with the help of cases.

VII. "The rule of Ejusdem Generis is a rule of construction and

not a rule of substantive law." Comment.

SECTION-E

(Compulsor)

IX. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Revival of statute

b) Consolidating statutes

(c) Amending statutes

(d) Parts of statutes

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