Interpretation of Statutes

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Description
The Legislature makes the law. It opens its mind through the language used in the statute. The words employed in the language themselves declare the intention of Legislature. Nevertheless, the intention becomes doubtful when the words are susceptible to more than one meaning. In that case, it becomes necessary to ascertain the sense in which the word is used by the Legislature The process of interpretation commences at this juncture.
The rules of interpretation are not enacted laws, but have been derived from the observations made and ratios laid down by Supreme Court and High Courts in various decisions. Therefore, up-to-date knowledge of the judgments is essential.
With this object, the sixth edition of my book "Interpretation of Statutes" is being presented in your hands. This book was my first endeavor as author published in 2006 by Central Law Publications, Allahabad. It received overwhelming response which is apparent from the fact that in a span of fourteen years, its sixth edition is ready. In fact, it would have been brought out about one year back but for the pandemic of COVID 19 and consequent imposition of nation-wide lock down.
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Contents
Chapter 1    :    Introduction
Chapter 2    :    Rawl's Theory of Justice
Chapter 3    :    The Meaning, Object and Necessity of Interpretation
Chapter 4    :    Interpretation is the Art of Finding the True Legislative Intent
Chapter 5    :    Certain Presumptions and Considerations in Interpretation
Chapter 6    :    The Process of Interpretation
Chapter 7    :    Basic Principles of Interpretation
Chapter 8    :    Other Rules of Interpretation
Chapter 9    :    Kinds of Construction
Chapter 10  :    AIDS to Construction
Chapter 11  :    Internal AIDS to Construction
Chapter 12  :    External AIDS to Construction
Chapter 13  :    Temporary and Perpetual Statutes : Their Expiry and Repeal
Chapter 14  :    Prospective and Retrospective Operation of Statutes
Chapter 15  :    Delegated and Conditional Legislation
Chapter 16  :    Interpretation of Statutes Affecting Jurisdiction of Courts
Chapter 17  :    Certain Legal Maxims
Index
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Author Details
D.N. Mathur