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Interpretation of Statutes
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1. Rule of ejusdem generic is applicable when__________?
2. What is the doctrine of stare decisis?
3. What is the rule in Pepperv Hart?
4. According to which rule of interpretation old statutes should be interpreted as they would Have been at the date when they were passed?
5. Which of the following statements accurately capture Dicey's view on the limitations which exist on Parliament's law-making powers?
6. A statute has been defined as the______
7. The legislative process includes the process of implementing and enforcing the law once made.
8. When general word follows specific word of a distinct category, the general word may be given are striated meaning of the same category. His general word take its meaning from Preceding expression. This is what is known as?
9. Illustration: In the phrase
10. expressumn facit cessare tacitum
11. The states enjoy exclusive jurisdiction over subjects of
12. Operation of law means
13. ________contain them an in object of the act?
14. Illustration: In Hindustan Lever Emplills Company Limited (TOMCO) and Hindustan Lever Limited was in dispute. The employees of both Hindustan Lever Limited and TOMCO were concerned about the amalgamation. One of the grounds of attack against the scheme was the absence of approval of the central government as required under S.23 of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969. That, however, was deleted in 1991. The Supreme Court stated that it is significant to take into account the mischief that was sought to be cured through the amendment of the statute. Accordingly, the court held that once the said section has been deleted from the statute book, the requirement of prior approval of the Central Government cannot be brought back through the backdoor. The Supreme Court was applying what rule of interpretation?
15. How many readings must a Billhave in the House of Commons and the House of Lords Before it receives Royal Assent?
16. What is mean repeal of law?
17. Non obstante clause usually starts with the word___?
18. Which rule of statutory interpretation should judges apply first?
19. The concept of the Judicial review has been borrowed from the Constitution of
20. Which of the following is internal aid for interpretation of statute?
21. General clauses Act enacted in the year
22. As per the rule of _________meaning of a word should be known from its accompany ingor Associating words.
23. Utres valet potior quam pareat.
24. When may judges apply the mischief rule?
25. According ________ rule of interpretation meaning of word should be known from its Accompany ignore associating words?