Important Questions - Interpretation of Statutes

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1.Definition of Statute  ***

2.Meaning of Interpretation  ***

3.General Clauses Act 1897 ***

4.Classification of Statutes ***

5.Effect of Repeal ****

6.Nosciture a Sociis  ****

7.Ejusdem Generis ***

8.Preamble *****

9.Strict Positive Interpretation ****

10.Harmonious Construction ****

11.Golden Rule of Interpretation ****

12.Mischief Rule ****

13.Grammatical Rule of Interpretation ***

14.Interpretation Clause  ***

15.Non Obstacle Clause ***

16.Construction **

17.Differentiate Interpretation and Construction ***

18.Literal Construction **

19.Logical Construction **

20.Stare Decisis **

21.Beneficial Construction **

22.Statute must be Read as Whole ***

23.Statutes in pari Material ***

24.Plain Meaning Rule ***

25.Interpretation of Procedural Law ***

26.Taxing Statute or ( Interpretation of Taxing Statute) ***

27.Penal Statute ***

28.Legislative Debates  ***  or Parliamentary Debates ***

29.Rule of Severability *

30.Finality Clauses Statute *

31.Interpretation of Fiscal Statute *

32.Interpretation of Adjective Law *

33.Legislative History *

34.Amending statute or Effect of Amendment of Statute *

35.Substantive Laws or Interpretation of Substantive Legislation *

36.Parent Act *

37.Public Policy *

38.Casus Omissus *

39.Consolidation Statutes *

40.Implied Repeal *

Essay Questions

1.Explain the Rules of Construction under the General Clauses Act 1897. ***

2.Enumerate the External Aids to Statutory Interpretation. ****

3.Enumerate the Internal Aids to Statutory Interpretation. ***

4.Write a Critical note on Strict Construction of Penal Statutes.  ****

5.Discuss different types of Presumptions that can be raised in the context of statutory Interpretation. ****

6.What is Golden Rule of Interpretation . How it is Different from Grammatical rule. ***

7.Explain Mischief Rule. ***

8.What are the ways by which a conflict between parent Legislation and Subordinate Legislation can be Resolved. ****

9.What is the Rule in Heydon’s case? Explain  how far it is followed by Indian Courts? **

10.What are the various Presumptions in regard to Taxing Statute . ****

11.What is Beneficial Construction made Generally? Explain with decided Cases ? **

12.What are the methods Interpreting Procedural Law. **

13.Explain the strengths and weaknesses of Literal Interpretation. **

14.How statutes can be classified for the purpose of Interpretation. **

15.Explain the Methods of Interpreting Subjective and Adjective Law. **