Probable-Possible Questions on INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES ?

1. What is a Statute? Briefly explain the different parts of the statute. 16


2. What are the external aids of Interpretation? Explain. 16


3. What is substantive and procedural law? Explain the rules of construction involving substantive and procedural law 16


4. Answer any two: 16
a. Penal Statutes;
b. Golden Rule;
c. Interpretation of the constitution;
d. Rule of Ejusdem Generis


5. Explain the following maxims: 16
a. Noscitur a socils
b. Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius
c. Lex nil Frustra Facit


6. a) How far the statutes affect the crown? Explain. 06
b) Explain the presumptions against ousting jurisdiction and creating
new jurisdiction.


7. Discuss the principles involving Interpretation of Taxing statutes 16


8. Explain the subordinate legislation. Enumerate the principles to be
observed by the court while scrutinizing the piece of delegated legislation. 16


9. Write a note on any two of the following: 20
a. Primary Rule of Statutory Interpretation
b. Mischief Rule
c. Kinds of Statutes
d. Repeal