Interpretation of Statutes

The aids of interpretation which are not parts of the statute are known as external or extrinsic aids. Extrinsic aids

1. Short Title (संक्षिप्त नाव) :- * Nickname given to the statute for reference.* Examples : The General Clauses Act,

Interpretation – Introduction Primary Rules Subsidiary Rules Basic Principals 1. The Literal Interpretation 2. The Golden Rule 3. The Mischief

Following are some of the General Principles which are frequently applied in courts while Interpreting Statutes in India – Beneficial

Following are secondary rules of interpretation which are frequently used by courts – Casus Omissus Padmasundara Rao v. State of

The Literal Rule ( Grammatical Interpretation ) (“Ordinary”, “Natural”, “Popular”, “Literal”, “First Rule” of Interpretation) (शब्दशः किंवा व्याकरणिक दृष्ट्या अन्वयार्थ

Generalia Specialibus Non Derogant (Generalia Specialibus Derogant) In Mary Seward v. The Owner of the ‘Vera Cruz’ , the question

Interpretation Of The Constitution * The Constitution of India is a fundamental law. It being in the form of a

Mandatory and Directory Enactments have an important role in ‘interpretation of statutes’, Many times a question arises before the Court that