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ISSUE:

Whether a person appointed as chairman can hold office till retirement in which respondent retiring after six years of his service?

Whether Courts can rely on external materials, such as parliamentary debates or press discussions while interpreting a Statute?

RULE:

Courts should interpret statutes to align with legislative intent, especially if literal meanings undermine institutional stability.

Terms must be contextually interpreted, respecting distinct roles to prevent restrictive applications against framers’ purpose.

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