INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

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Across
  1. 2. After the _____ approves the bill is introduced in the parliament
  2. 4. A ____ is used to remove special cases from general enactment and to provide for the same specifically.
  3. 7. An external aid of interpretation
  4. 11. By virtue of one's position or office.
  5. 13. Oath and ______ have the same definitions under the GCA
  6. 16. Mischief Rule was laid down in this case
  7. 17. ______ statutes are strictly construed.
  8. 18. The object of ____ is to avoid frequent repetitions in describing a subject matter.
  9. 20. Where specific words are followed by general words, the general words take colour from the specific words
Down
  1. 1. Includes affirmations and declarations
  2. 3. ______ statutes expire on the expiry of specified time.
  3. 5. The word ____ is used to raise a presumption of something mandatory
  4. 6. _____ year shall mean the year commencing on 1st of year
  5. 8. Used to give a restrictive and exhaustive definition
  6. 9. This rule tends to let judiciary overpower the legislature by applying its own standards of what is absurd and what is not.
  7. 10. ____ title describes the enactment
  8. 12. ____ are practical examples.
  9. 14. This is to obliterate the legislation from the book of statutes
  10. 15. _____ statutes bring on letter the unwritten law on a subject.
  11. 19. Act includes _____ omissions