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Legal Language & Interpretation of Statutes: Semester 1 LL.B Examination Mumbai University

Jan 9, 2026
Mumbai University's 3-Year LLB Semester 1 Legal Language covers core legal concepts (Law, Justice, Right, Duty, etc.), grammar, comprehension, legal maxims, and legislative material, focusing heavily on Interpretation of Statutes (IOS) rules like Noscitur a Sociis, Ejusdem Generis, Heydon's Rule, and key cases to understand legislative intent, using resources like AIR Manual and gazettes to interpret laws. Key Components of the Syllabus: Legal Concepts & Grammar: Basics of legal terms (Law, Justice, Right, Duty, etc.), grammar, punctuation, and communication skills. Legal Maxims: Latin maxims providing rules for interpretation (e.g., Noscitur a Sociis, Ejusdem Generis). Interpretation of Statutes (IOS): Aids to Interpretation: Internal (Preamble, Title, Section) and External (Legislative History, Reports). Rules of Interpretation: Literal Rule, Golden Rule, Mischief Rule (Heydon's Rule), Harmonious Construction. Maxims in Practice: Applying maxims like Ejusdem Generis, Noscitur a Sociis, Pari Materia. Legislative Material: Understanding parts of an Act (Short Title, Long Title, Date of Assent, Schedules, Marginal Notes). Judicial Material: Precedent, Ratio Decidendi, and study of important cases.

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