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10 An Act was passed by the Parliament and was brought into operation with effect from 1st January, 2015. Mr. X violated the provisions of the Act and was charged for committing an offence punishable under the said Act in December 2017. When the case was pending in the criminal court, the said Act was repealed with effect from 1st January, 2019. What is the effect of repeal on the pending trial? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2021 1×
10 An Act was passed by the State Legislature banning the slaughter of animals including cows. It was challenged on the ground that it was unconstitutional. What types of presumption can be raised in regard to the challenge? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2015 1×
10 The Act and Rules were drafted by the same team of draftsmen simultaneously. The Act is of such a nature that it could not be operated without the Rules. Therefore, both the Act and the Rules were published in the same gazette and both came into operation from the same day. In such a case, to what extent the provision of the Act. 15.Under the sales tax legislation, vegetables are exempted from levy of sales tax. A vendor is selling "green ginger" along with vegetables. Sales tax is levied on the sale of "green ginger". The vendor claimed exemption on the ground that green ginger is a vegetable. Will he succeed? Decide in the light of principles applicable to interpretation of taxing statutes. Interpretation of Statutes 2020 1×
10 X, an amendment to Y laws, takes away the right vested in the parties earlier. State whether the amended law is valid. Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 Bring out the distinction between penal and remedial statute and the rule of interpretation applicable to them; discuss the current judicial trend in the interpretation of penal statutes. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 A challenges the validity of Sec. 497 IPC (adultery) on the ground of its being discriminatory and in violation of Art. 14 of the Constitution. It is based on the plea that the woman involved in the offence is given immunity from punishment. Decide. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 A dealer consumed a part of the stock for his domestic consumption. This stock is made assessable to Sales Tax by the authorities. Decide the validity of the assessment. Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 X is dismissed from service without any enquiry on the basis of conviction for a traffic offence, i.e. crossing the red line at the traffic point. State whether the dismissal is valid. Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 The expression 'Consumer' is defined under the Consumer Protection Act. A question arose before the court whether a student is a consumer or not. If strict interpretation is followed, the student cannot avail relief under the said Act. If beneficial construction is followed, the student can claim remedy under the CP Act. What type of construction is preferable? Give reasons. Interpretation of Statutes 2021 1×
10 An expression in the penal statute is capable of being interpreted with two different meanings. If a narrow or restricted meaning is given, it would result in acquittal of the accused. If a wider or extended meaning is given, it would result in conviction of the accused. What type of interpretation do you prefer? Why? Interpretation of Statutes 2021 1×
10 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. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 The highways act empowered the authorities to 'lop' the trees growing nearby the highway. In exercising the power, the authorities cut off the top of the trees along with two other public houses. Thereafter prostitutes solicited the passers by from balconies or windows of street offence? Does it amount to street offence? Interpretation of Statutes 2016 1×
10 The highways act empowered the authorities to 'lop' the trees growing nearby the highway. In exercising the power, the authorities cut off the top of the trees growing nearby the highway. Mr. X was charge sheeted. Thereafter prostitutes solicited the passers by from balconies or windows of street offence? Does it amount to street offence? Interpretation of Statutes 2015 1×
10 If an illustration is inconsistent with the content of a Section of the same Act, which shall prevail over the other? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2015 1×
10 If a statutory language is defective as it is suffering from the defect of ambiguity, what type of interpretation do you prefer to overcome that ambiguity? Interpretation of Statutes 2015 1×
10 If there is inconsistency between a provision of substantive law and a provision of procedural law, which shall prevail over the other? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2017 1×
10 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. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 A law was enacted by the legislature in the year 2009. Mr. 'X' was challenged for committing an offence punishable under the said Act in the year 2012. When the trial against 'X' is pending, an Act of 2009 is repealed in the year 2013. What is the effect on the trial against 'X'? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2017 1×
10 X law made smoking in public an offence from 1.4.2011. A person is prosecuted for an act of smoking in public on 31.3.2011. State whether the prosecution is valid. Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 A law prohibiting public smoking which came into force on 1 -4-2015, which made the Act punishable as an offence. X was prosecuted on public smoking on 31 -3-2015 at 11 p.m. Under the law prohibiting public smoking which came into force on 1 -4-2013. The validity of the prosecution was challenged. Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2017 1×
10 X law is repealed. State whether the action taken under the law is valid? What about pending cases after the repeal? Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 A member of a legislature is paid salary under a law providing for salaries to all the members of the legislature. He claims various deductions admissible under the head "salaries". The assessing authority (ITO) rejects this claim. Decide. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 The Parliament enacted the State Offences Act prohibiting solicitations by prostitutes at public places. Thereafter, prostitutes solicited by passers from balconies or windows of their houses. Are they guilty of committing street offence? What type of interpretation is appropriate in such a case? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2021 1×
10 X, a person accused of an offence, is asked to undergo a DNA test by the Court. X refuses and claims that it is in violation of Art. 20(3) of the Constitution. Decide. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 A pre -constitutional law was struck down on the ground of violation of fundamental rights. A subsequent constitutional amendment made gave power to the legislature to make such a law. State the validity of the pre-constitutional law earlier struck down by the court. Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 The prohibition act was enacted by the state legislature under which the sale, possession, transportation and consumption of liquor was an offence. Later the said act was repealed by the punishable under the act when it was in force. Mr. X was charge sheeted after the repeal of the Act. Is it legal? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2016 1×
10 X is prosecuted for an offence but acquitted on the plea that the law under which he was prosecuted earlier applies. He is sought to be prosecuted again on the plea that the law of Act 20(2) applies for the second prosecution. State whether the validity of the second prosecution only extends to conviction cases. Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 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. Interpretation of Statutes 2013 1×
10 A provision of a penal statute is capable of being interpreted in two ways. One interpretation would result in conviction of the accused, whereas the other interpretation leads to acquittal of the accused. Which is preferable? Why? Interpretation of Statutes 2020 1×
10 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. Interpretation of Statutes 2019 1×
10 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. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 Under the Sales Tax Act, 'Vegetables' were exempted from tax. The tax authorities levied tax on the sale of coconuts. The vendor of coconuts, who was also selling vegetables, pleaded the exemption on the ground that coconuts fell within the term 'Vegetables'. Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2015 1×
10 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. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 "A statute is not passed in a vacuum but in a framework of circumstances so as to give a remedy for a known state of affairs. To arrive at its meaning one should know the circumstances with reference to which the words were used and what was the object appearing from those circumstances which the punishment has in view." Make a critical appraisal of the above in the light of Heydon's rule as applied to the interpretation of statutes. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 The street offences act was passed by the legislature. Thereafter prostitutes solicited the passers by from balconies or windows of public places. Are they guilty of committing an offence under the same Act, which shall prevail over the other? Interpretation of Statutes 2016 1×
10 Examine the strengths and weaknesses of 'strict interpretation of penal statutes'. Interpretation of Statutes 2013 1×
10 The Telegraph act was enacted by parliament. Later Telephone was invented. A question arose before the court as to where the Telegraph includes Telephones. What rules of interpretation do you suggest in this regard? Refer to a decided case. Interpretation of Statutes 2020 1×
10 The term 'soliciting in a street' is defined under the Street Offences Act. However the problem arises as to whether a prostitute who attracted the attention of a passer -by from the balconies, by the expression 'soliciting in a street'. In such a case, what type of interpretation is preferable? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 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? Interpretation of Statutes 2013 1×
10 Explain the use of "decent, social, political and economic changes and scientific inventions" as an aid of interpretation. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 X, wife of Y , saves substantial money given to her by Y for domestic expenses. In a year, the saving amounted to Rs. 3 lakhs. The Income Tax authorities assess this amount to tax. Is it valid? Interpretation of Statutes 2011 1×
10 A question arose as to the nature and extent of the power of Parliament to amend the provisions of the Constitution. Is it limited or unlimited? Decide by applying the Grundnorm Theory. Jurisprudence 2018 1×
10 A boy was employed by a company to clean out a pool on land owned and occupied by the company. During the cleaning operations, the boy found certain gold rings in the mud at the bottom of the pool. In a dispute between the boy and the company, who was in first possession? Jurisprudence 2018 1×
10 A chimney sweep's boy found a gold ring in the mud at the bottom of a pool on land owned and occupied by a company. During cleaning operations, the boy found the ring and gave it to a goldsmith to ascertain its value. The goldsmith refused to return it, contending that the boy was not the owner of it. Discuss whether the boy has a better title to the ring than the goldsmith. Refer to decided cases. Jurisprudence 2021 1×
10 In a competition in trade, A caused damage to some traders, but it provided gain to other traders. Whether or not the traders who got a gain are liable. Give reasons. Jurisprudence 2016 1×
10 A decision of the apex court has been superseded by a subsequent Act of Legislature on the ground that it was violative of morality. Discuss whether the validity of an Act of Legislature can be challenged on the ground that it can be decided by applying the test of morality. Which theory can you apply in this regard? Jurisprudence 2021 1×
10 A decision given by a High Court is reversed by the Supreme Court in an appeal. Is the decision given by the High Court still binding on lower courts? Jurisprudence 2014 1×
10 A digs a pit in the way through which B passes and conceals it with grass etc., with the intention of killing B. C passes through that way, falls in the pit and is killed. While discussing the concept of intention, decide whether A will be liable for the murder of C. Jurisprudence 2015 1×
10 A fires upon B with an intention to kill him, due to the reason that B was a contestant against A in an election and was likely to win it. Discuss. Jurisprudence 2015 1×
10 A grandfather executed a will in favour of his grandson. The grandson killed the grandfather in order to get the property immediately. Decide whether the grandson is entitled to inherit the property under the will. Jurisprudence 2014 1×