Module – I Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes
- Meaning of Interpretation of Statutes
- Objects & Kinds of Interpretation of Statutes
1.3 General theories of Interpretation of Statutes
Module – II Rules of Statutory Interpretation
2.1 Primary Rules
Literal or Grammatical Rule
Golden Rule
Mischief Rule (Rule in the Heydon’s case)
Purposive Rule
2.2 Secondary Rules or Subsidiary Rules of Interpretation
Noscitur a Sociis
Ejusdem Generis
Reddando Singula Singulis
Module – III Aids to Interpretation
3.1 Internal Aids
Definitions; Interpretation clauses General Clauses Act
Proviso
Exceptions and saving clauses
3.2 External Aids
General
Travaux preparatoires or surrounding circumstances
Parliamentary History
Module – IV Commencement of Statutes; Retrospective effect of Statutes, Repeals and Temporary Statutes
4.1 Commencement of Statutes
4.2 Retrospective effect of Statutes
4.3 Consequences of Repeals
4.4 Temporary Statutes
Module – V Interpretation with reference to the subject matter of Statutes
5.1 Taxing Statutes
5.2 Penal Statutes
5.3 Remedial and Beneficial Statutes
Module – VI Interpretation of Constitutional
6.1 Harmonious Construction – Generalis Specialibus Non Derogant
6.2 Interpretation of Fundamental Rights
The rule of Severability
Doctrine of Eclipse
Doctrine of Waiver
Suggested Readings
- P. Singh “Principles of Statutory Interpretation, (9th Edition) 2008, Wadhwa, Nagpur.
- St. Langan (Ed.) Maxwell on The Interpretation of Statutes (1976), Lexis Nexis Butterworths, New Delhi.
- S. Bindras’s Interpretation of Statutes, 2007, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, New Delhi.
- P, Interpretation of Statutes, (2008) Orient Publishing, New Delhi.
- Bakshi, P.M. Interpretation of Statutes. (2008) Orient Publishing, New Delhi.
- Dias – Jurisprudence – chapt. 7, 8, and 15