KAMKUS COLLEGE OF LAW

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
LL.B. VITH SEM. (CODE:K-6001)

Q1. What is a statute? How does it differ from Precedent? “Interpretation is the process by which
the courts seek to ascertain the true meaning of a particular legislation”. Discuss.
Q2. What is the significance of Interpretation of Statutes? Mention the different methods of
Interpretation in nut- shell.
Q3. What is the Rule of law? Explain the term ‘Statute must be read as a whole’.
Q4. Comment upon Rules of statutory Interpretation. Explain.
Q5. Explain the term “Ex post Facto Law”.
Q6. Discuss the Rule of colourable legislation.
Q7. Explain the term “obiter- Dicta”.
Q8. Write notes on the following:
(a) Retrospective operation of statues.
(b) Harmonious interpretation.
(c) Doctrin of pith and substance.
(d) Repugnancy.
Q9. Write a notes on “construction in bonampartam”.
Q10. Write notes on the following:
(a) Ejusdem Generis.
(b) Expression Unius Est Exuclusio Alterius.
(c) Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Paraeat.
(d) Noscitur a sociis.
(e) Raddendo Singular Singulis.
Q11. What cannons of interpretation Indian judiciary adopts while interpreting the Indian
Constitution? Examine.
Q12. Explain what is Retrospective operation of Statutes? Give reference of some decided case.
Q13. Distinguish between “Judicial Review” and “Interpretation of Statutes”. Is the power of the
court same in both the processes?
Q14. Discus about the internal and External aids to Interpretation.
Q15. Explain the presumption against Violation of International Law.