LL.B. II (Semester IV) Examination, 2017
Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation
Day Date: Saturday, 06-05-2017 Max. Marks: 50
Time: 02.30 PM to 04.30 PM
N.B. All Questions are compulsory.
Figure to the right indicates full marks.
Q.1 Multiple choice questions: 05
The Maxim Delegatus non Potest Delegare means
A Delegate cannot further delegate
A Delegate can delegate his power
Both and
None of above
The maxim ejusdem generis means:
of the same kind of different kind
Both and None of the above.
The Maxim In bonam partem means:
The words must be taken in lawful and rightful sense.
The words must be taken wrongful and unlawful sense.
Both and
None of Above
The maxim "Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius means
The express mention of one thing implies exclusion of
another.
The express mention of one thing does not imply
exclusion of another.
Both and
None of above
When both parties are wrong the position of the possessor is
more favorable recognized in the following maxim.
In Pari delicto potior est conditio possidentis
Utres Volet potior quam Percot
Neither or
None of the above
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Q.1 Fill in the blanks: 05
Interpretation of Penal Statutes has always operation.
The principle/Maxim means that when the central
legislature make a law on the particular subject the state
legislature has no power to enact any law on that field.
The maxim means when the construction which
would fail to provide relief the court would avoid that
construction.
The general things do not derogate from special thing was
recognized in the maxim of
When there is express mention of certain thing than anything
did not mentioned is excluded was recognized in the maxim
of
Q.2 Write a critical note on the following: 10
In pari delicto potior est conditio possidentis .
In bonam partem
Q.3 Write a detailed note on the following: 10
Interpretation of codifying and consolidating statutes.
Generalia Specialibus non derogant.
OR
Write a critical note on the following:
Doctrine of pith and substance.
Occupied field
Q.4 Write short answer type questions: 04
Solve any two:
ejusdem generis
Delegatus non Potest Delegare
Interpretation of enabling statutes.
Prospectus operation of statutes. 04
Q.5 Write short notes on any three: 12
Colorable legislation
Interpretation of directory and mandatory provision.
Construction of Penel Statutes
Principle of Ancillary Powers