Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Interpretation of Statutes · July/August 2012
July/August 2012 · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, July / August 2012
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Code: 1021 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Write short notes on any FIVE of the following:
1. Construction.
2. Strict positive interpretation.
3. Mischief Rule.
4. Golden Rule.
5. Beneficial Construction.
6. Parliamentary Debates.
7. Preamble.
8. Schedule.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. "A statute is to be considered according to the intent of the legislature that makes it." Explain.
10. Explain the Grammatical Rule of Interpretation with the help of suitable illustrations.
11. When is beneficial construction generally resorted to? Explain with the help of decided cases.
12. Discuss various external aids of construction with special reference to the statement of objects
and reasons of legislation.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. Gopal was preventively arrested in 2009 and he challenged his preventive detention as violative
of his Fundamental Rights under Art. 14, Art. 19 and Art. 21. Decide.
14. Sita's passport was impounded in 2009 without assigning any reason. She challenged the action
of the Passport Officer on the ground that her right to go abroad was curtailed. Decide.
15. Ramana was not selected for the post of Assistant Professor by a state university. He contended
that his Right to Equality was violated by the university. University contends that it will not come
under 'other authority' and hence Ramana's petition is to be struck down. Decide.
16. Jyoti loved Raghu and both eloped and married. Jyoti was 17 years 11 months 27 days old at the
time of marriage. Jyoti's father made a complaint that Raghu kidnapped his daughter from lawful
guardian. The lower court made a complaint on appeal. Can the High Court construe that Jyoti
attains majority with 17 years 11 months and 27 days to save the marriage and acquit Raghu?
Decide.