Interpretation of Statutes Exam Paper 2079

Tribhuvan University, 2079 (Partial), 3Yrs. LL.B/III Year/LAW, Full Marks: 50, Time: 1½ hrs.

Interpretation of Statutes (522)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.

All the questions are of equal value.

Attempt any THREE questions.

1. Discuss different parts of statutes and their role in interpretation of statutes.

2. Legislative intent is a cornerstone of statutory interpretation. In this light, elaborate general rules and subsidiary rules of interpretation.

3. Beneficial Construction is a tendency and not a rule. Comment.

4. Presumption means assuming something to be true while interpreting laws. Do you think the courts should apply the presumption? Argue.

5. Write short notes on any THREE of the followings:

a. Construction ut res magis valeat quam pereat

b. Kinds of interpretation

c. Parliamentary history

d. Harmonious construction

e. Literal rule of interpretation