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Fifth Semester of 3 Years LL.B. Examination, Dec. 2012
(Opt. IV) : INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND
PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
Duration : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 100

Instructions : 1. Answer all 5 Questions.

2. Figures to the right indicate marks.
3. Answers should be written either in English or Kannada
completely.
UNIT I
Q. No. 1. (a) Explain the rule, Statute must be read as a whole in its context.
Marks : 15

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Discuss the literal rule of interpretation.

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(b) Write a note on Preamble.

Marks : 5

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Write a note on Casus omissus.

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UNIT II
Q. No. 2. (a) State the relevance of Parliamentary history as an external
aid to construction of a statute.

Marks : 15

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Explain the reference to other statutes as an aid to interpret
a statute.

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(b) Write a note on Dictionaries as an aid to construction of a
statute.

Marks : 5

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Write a note on Use of Foreign decisions.

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UNIT III
Q. No. 3. (a) Discuss the general principles regarding retrospective
operation of the statutes.

Marks : 15

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What are the effects of expiry of a temporary statute ?
Explain.

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(b) Write a note on Commencement of a statute.

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Write a note on Ejusdem Genesis.

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Marks : 5

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UNIT IV
Q. No. 4. (a) Explain the common law rule relating to statutes affecting
the Crown or the State.

Marks : 15

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Penal statute should be construed strictly and benefit of
doubt should go to the subject Elucidate.

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(b) Write a note on Evasion of Statute

Marks : 5

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Mensrea in statutary offences.

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UNIT V
Q. No. 5. (a) Explain the principles of utility as advocated by Sir Jermy
Bentham.

Marks : 15

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Explain the different kinds of pleasures and pains.

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(b) Write a note on Arbitrary Principle.

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Write a note on Morals.

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Marks : 5