Overview: Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes is a study of rules of interpretation drawn from general scope and intention of the instrument or legislation. The book explains interpretation of statutes as a process which is adopted for determination of the meaning of a writing, to determine from its known elements its true meaning or the intent of the framers. The book explains interpretation of statutes not a science but an art to find out the meaning of words in the context of a given situation.

Key Features

• A book for understanding basic principles, internal and external aids to construction, rules of interpretation and recent trends of interpretation of statutes
• Established principles of interpretation have been emphasized through the new case law dealing with new situations
• Adopts a lucid and analytical approach

New to this edition

• The present edition has been extensively revised to include developments after publishing of previous edition
• Updated with landmark judgments on interpretation of statutes
• Redundant content is deleted to maintain relevance to the topic

Table of Contents:

• CHAPTER 1:  Introduction and Basic Principles
• CHAPTER 2:  Internal Aids to Construction
• CHAPTER 3:   External Aids to Construction
• CHAPTER 4:   Subsidiary Rules of Interpretation
• CHAPTER 5:   Operation of Statutes 
• CHAPTER 6:   Statutes Affecting the Crown or the State
• CHAPTER 8:   Expiry and Repeal of Statutes 
• CHAPTER 9:   Strict Construction of Taxing Statutes
• CHAPTER 10: Remedial and Penal Statutes
• CHAPTER 11: Delegated Legislation 
• APPENDIX:   The General Clauses Act 1897