Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Interpretation of Statutes · July/August 2019
July/August 2019 · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, July / August 2019
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
Code: 15118 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) [Note: photo quality for this paper's Part A was reduced; only four
of eight topics were legible.] — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Harmonious Construction
2. Effect of Repeal.
3. None Obstanate clause
4. Rule in Heydon's case.
5. Legislative debates
6. Literal rule.
7. Interpretation Clause
8. Penal Statutes.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. What are the internal aids to construction state whether the constitution can be
interpreted in the light of preamble.
10. Discuss rules of construction under General Clauses Act, 1897.
11. What is meant by beneficial construction? Illustrate your answer.
12. Explain how statutes can be classified for the purpose of Interpretation.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. A provision of penal statute is capable of two possible interpretations. One
interpretation leads to conviction of accused and other interpretation leads to acquittal.
Which interpretation is preferred? Give reasons.
14. The term “consumer” is defined under the consumer protection act. However, the
problems arose as to whether as student falls within the meaning of expression
“Consumer”. IN such a case, what type of interpretation is preferable? Discuss.
15. Sales of green ginger were subjected to sales tax and it was contented that they were
not so liable as they constituted “Vegetable” 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.
16. A control act was repealed and reenacted without modification. What is the effect on
orders and rules made under the repealed Act.