CCSU LLB – Interpretation of Statutes – May 2019

Interpretation of Statutes

(K-6001)

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

1. What do you mean by interpretation?
2. Proviso
3. Use and object of explanation clause
4. Codification

5. Preamble

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 ‘Pith and substance’.
8. Explain the rule of ‘Harmonious Construction’.

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

9. Explain the external aids of construction.
10. What do you understand by the Golden Rule of Interpretation? Explain
with case laws.

11. What do you understand by the strict interpretation of tax laws? Explain with the help of case laws. 12. “Associated words take meaning from one another under the doctrine of’Noscitus a sociis’ ” Discuss.
13. What are the rules for interpretation of Indian Constitution? Explain.