Cases and Materials on Interpretation of Statutes

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Description
Cases and Materials on Interpretation of Statutes is an attempt to present the Principles of Statutory Interpretation in a new manner - by scanning the judgments of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and putting together the principles that could be culled from them. Based on the first principle concept the book interprets principles right from the meaning of "statute" and "interpretation to the various codes that have been evolved for interpreting a statute. Special statutes that interpret the Constitution, taxing statutes and beneficial statutes are also included as are judgments on some legal maxims. Cases and Materials on Interpretation of Statutes is a useful compilation not only for the members of the Bar but also for the Judiciary. The primary reference for this book is the All India Reporter; all passages have been verified from other sources. The reader is advised to cross-check with the reported judgments especially SCR or SCC. Feedback is welcome at devarajan.h@gmail.com.
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Contents
Chapter 1 : Preliminary
Chapter 2 : The need and Purpose for Interpretation
Chapter 3 : Basic Concepts of Interpretation of Statues
Chapter 4 : The Goldern Rule of Interpretation
Chapter 5 : Departures from the Goldern Rule
Chapter 6 : Few more Principles of Interpretation
Chapter 7 : Definitional Clause
Chapter 8 : Explanation
Chapter 9 : Proviso
Chapter 10 : Non-Obstante Clause
Chapter 11 : Illustrations
Chapter 12 : Legislative Practice
Chapter 13 : Doctrine of "Reading Down"
Chapter 14 : Doctrine of "Reading in"
Chapter 15 : Internal Aids for Interpretation
Chapter 16 : Definitions
Chapter 17 : External Aids for Interpretation
Chapter 18 : Commencement of an Enactment
Chapter 19 : Repeal of an Enactment
Chapter 20 : Amendment of an Enactment
Chapter 21 : Incorporation and Refernce of Provisions of Earlier Statues
Chapter 22 : Mandatory or Directory: Mandatory or Discretionary
Chapter 23 : Interpretation of the Constitution
Chapter 24 : Consolidating Statues
Chapter 25 : Beneficial Statues
Chapter 26 : Taxing Statues
Chapter 27 : Meaning of Words
Chapter 28 : Some Maxims used for the Interpretation of Statues
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Author Details
Hariharan Devarajan, Advocate, Supreme Court of India