Interpretation of Statues

Interpretation is a skilful technique to deduce the intention of the Legislature from the language of the statutes. This classic work provides a coherent and comprehensive overview of the interpretation of Statues.

Key Features:

• Incorporates recent landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.
• A new chapter titled "Rawls' Theory of Justice" has been inserted, explaining the principles of procedural and social justice.
• Features a "chapter summary" at the end of each chapter to facilitate a cursory look at the material contained in it.

Though basically designed for students of law, the present work shall also be useful to teachers, practicing lawyers, and all others operating in the legal field.

Chapter I. Introduction
Chapter II. Rawls’ Theory of Justice
Chapter III. The Meaning, Object, and Necessity of Interpretation
Chapter IV: Interpretation is the Art of Finding the True Legislative Intent
Chapter V: Certain Presumptions and Considerations in Interpretation
Chapter VI: The Process of Interpretation
Chapter VII: Basic Principles of Interpretation
Chapter VIII: Other Rules of Interpretation
Chapter IX: Kinds of Construction
Chapter X: Aids to Construction
Chapter XI: Internal Aids to Construction
Chapter XII: External Aids to Construction
Chapter XIII: Temporary and Perpetual Statutes: Their Expiry and Repeal
Chapter XIV: Prospective and Retrospective Operation of Statutes
Chapter XV: Delegated and Conditional Legislation
Chapter XVI: Interpretation of Statutes Affecting Jurisdiction of Courts
Chapter XVII: Certain Legal Maxims