Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Interpretation of Statutes · August/September 2013
August/September 2013 · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, August / September 2013
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Code: 4521 | 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. Mischief Rule.
3. Beneficial Construction.
4. Effect of fiscal statutes.
5. Preamble.
6. Legislative History.
7. Interpretation of Adjective Law.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. What is the Golden Rule of Interpretation? Distinguish between 'Literal Rule' and 'Golden Rule'.
10. Examine how statutes and rules made under the constitution can be interpreted in the light of
the preamble.
11. Enumerate the internal aids to interpretation.
12. Discuss the interpretative techniques adopted by the courts to resolve the conflict between
parent legislation and subordinate legislation.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. A Central Act was repealed and reenacted without modification. What is its effect on orders and
rules made under the repealed Act?
14. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of 'strict interpretation of penal statutes'.
15. A protective legislation like the Consumer Protection Act is capable of two possible
interpretations. One interpretation would result in denial of remedy to consumers. The other
interpretation world result in granting remedy to consumers. Which one is preferable? Give
reasons.
16. There is a conflict between the provisions of two different enactments. One was enacted in the
year 1998, the other one was enacted in the year 2006. What type of interpretation do you suggest
to resolve the conflict between these two statutory provisions?