Interpretation of Statutes
Interpretation of statutes is the process by which courts determine the meaning of laws and apply them to specific cases for their correct understanding. It’s a vital part of the legal system, ensuring that laws are applied fairly and uniformly. Statutes are the primary source of law in most jurisdictions, regulating many aspects of the legal system. However, statutes can be complex, so interpretation is often necessary to determine their true meaning.
Interpretation of statutes involves analysing the text of the statute, considering its purpose, examining the legislative history and applying established legal principles and rules of interpretation to determine the legislative intent or the purpose the lawmakers sought to achieve when enacting the law.
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Introduction to Statutory Interpretation:
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General Rules of Interpretation :
- M.V. Joshi v. M.U. Shimpi, AIR 1961 SC 1494
- Maradana Mosque v. Badiuddin Mahmud and Anr. [1967] 1 A.C. 13
- Nokes v. Doncaster Amalgamated Collieries Limited (1940) AC 1014
- The Queen v. Charles Arthur Hill Heaten Ellis (1844) 6 Q.B. 499
- Ramavtar Budhaiprasad v. Assistant Sales Tax Officer, AIR 1961 SC 1325
- S. Narayanaswami v. G. Pannerselvam &Ors. 1972 SCC (3) 713
- State of West Bengal v. Washi Ahmed, (1977) 2 SCC 246
- Tej Kiran Jain v. N. Sanjiva Reddy, (1970) 2 SCC 272
- Forest Range Officer v. Khushboo Enterprises, AIR 1989 SC 1011
- Jugalkishore v. Raw Cotton Co. AIR 1955 SC 376
- M/s. Motipur Zamindary Co. (Private) Ltd. v. State of Bihar, AIR 1962 SC 660
- Union of India v. Filip Tiago De Gama of Vedem Vasco De Gama, (1990) 1 SCC 27