The question (10 marks)
'The intention of the legislature must be gathered from the statute itself.' Explain the internal aids to the interpretation of a statute — title, preamble, headings, marginal notes, illustrations, provisos, explanations and schedules — with cases. (10 marks)
Original question written for this pack on the pattern of the University of Mumbai LL.B. papers.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 6 · Internal Aids to the Interpretation of a Statute of Legal Language including Legal Writing and General English.
Authorities you will need
- Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
- Frick India Ltd v Union of India
- Bengal Immunity Co Ltd v State of Bihar
- S. Sundaram Pillai v V.R. Pattabiraman
- Mohan Kumar Singhania v Union of India
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