Recognizing the limitations of strict literalism, Singh explores the Golden Rule, which serves as a safety valve. This rule dictates that if a literal interpretation leads to a manifest absurdity, injustice, or contradiction that the legislature could not have possibly intended, the court may modify the language just enough to remedy the absurdity, but no further. 3. The Mischief Rule (Purposive Construction)
Illustrations clarify the application of the rule, while Explanations are meant to explain the meaning of words or remove doubts regarding the section's scope. External Aids to Construction
Justice G.P. Singh explains that courts approach interpretation with specific, deeply ingrained legal presumptions: principles of statutory interpretation gp singh
(IN) G.P. Singh: Principles of Statutory Interpretation. G.P. Singh: Principles of Statutory Interpretation. Justice G P Singh. G.
This chapter covers the tools found within the statute itself to discern its meaning, such as the long title, preamble, headings, marginal notes, punctuation, and illustrative examples. Singh: Principles of Statutory Interpretation
Define specific terms used within the act. B. External Aids These are outside the text but help in interpretation:
Of the same kind (used for general words following specific ones). updated by Justice Alok Aradhe
. Now in its 15th edition (2024), updated by Justice Alok Aradhe, this legal classic bridges the gap between legislative intent and judicial application. LexisNexis
Distributing particular items to their corresponding counterparts. 4. Aids to Interpretation (Statutory and Non-Statutory)
The "intention" is not subjective, but objectively determined through the words used by the legislature. The Medium of Words:
G.P. Singh - Principles of Statutory Interpretation | PDF - Scribd
© Humble Anchor 2026. All Rights Reserved.
