Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Interpretation of Statutes · August/September 2018
August/September 2018 · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (3 YDC) (Honours) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, August / September 2018
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Code: 9736 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Ejusdem generis.
2. Mischief rule.
3. Logical interpretation.
4. Golden Rule.
5. Meaning of statute.
6. Delegation of legislative power.
7. Preamble.
8. Grammatical Interpretation.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. A provision of penal statute is capable of being interpreted in two different ways. One
interpretation leads to conviction of accused and the other interpretation leads to acquittal. Which
interpretation has to be preferred? Give reasons.
10. What is the term 'consumer' as defined under the Consumer Protection Act? However, the
problems arose as to whether a student falls within the meaning of the expression 'Consumer'. In
such a case, what type of interpretation is preferable? Why?
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. Sale of Green ginger were subjected to sales tax and it was contended that they were not so
liable as they constituted 'Vegetables', which were exempted from sales tax. The expression
'vegetable' is not defined in the Act. Decide whether green ginger falls within the meaning of the
term 'vegetables' or not.
14. The term 'Consumer' is defined under the Consumer Protection Act. However, the problems
arose as to whether a student falls within the meaning of the expression 'Consumer'. In such a case,
what type of interpretation is preferable? Why?
15. A control act was repealed and re -enacted without modification. What is the effect on orders
and rules made under the repealed act?