Mar 15, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It is said that it seems wrong to parcel the constitution as if it were a finance act. Pdf interpretation of statutes download read online free. A statute, which is a bill or law passed by the legislature, imposes obligations and rules on the people. Interpretation of statutes, or perhaps more precisely, the juridical understanding of legislation, deals with the body of rules and principles used to construct the correct meaning of legislative provisions to be applied in practical situations. Cases on the interpretation of statutes download ebook pdf.
The interpretation of statutes is one of the most important subject usually taught in law llb 3rd year. Maxwell on the interpretation of statutes by langan, p. An introduction for students aims to teach students to interpret and apply legislation within the total legal environment. Interpretation of statutes is about understanding enacted lawtexts, that is, making sense of the legislative scheme applicable to the situation at hand. Jurisprudence interpretation and general laws study material subject is paper 1 in cs executive examination and one the subject in module 1. Interpretation is necessary when case involves suble or ambiguous aspects of a statute. External aids may be parliamentary material, historical background, reports of a committee or a commission, official statement, dictionary meanings, foreign decisions, etc. The authors consider the fundamental importance of context in statutory interpretation across various fields of regulation and explore the problems, which arise from the frequent disjunction between regulatory design and subsequent statutory interpretation. But, in certain cases, more than one meaning may be derived from the same word or sentence. Statutory interpretation lecture notes law teacher. List of key topics covered in interpretation of statutes pdf notes, ebook for law llb students. Interpretation of statutes by ravi shinde and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Interpretation means the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words of the enactment their natural and ordinary meaning. Note it is limited to enabled statutes only as law, that means no case law or common law is applicable. Text book dealing with the interpretation of law in south africa. But in many cases, there is some ambiguity or vagueness in. Generally, the words of a statute have a plain and straightforward meaning. The process by which a judge or indeed any person, lawyer or layman who has occasion to search for the meaning of a statute constructs from the words of statute book a meaning.
Interpretation of statutes and principles of legislation. Ours is a premier law publications dedicated to the service of the student fraternity for we have been over the years, dealing exclusively in the publication of law books for students. Since 1994 the new constitutional order has changed the orthodox and traditional rules of statutory interpretation. In line with the purpose statement for the llb degree, this module places a strong emphasis on the interpretation of statutes in line with the values of the constitution, such as ubuntu.
On the interpretation of statutes internet archive. Download interpretation of statutes and principles of legislation book pdf for 2nd year students. The subject of the interpretation of statues or acts is very wide. Statutory interpretation is the process of resolving those ambiguities and deciding how a particular bill or law will apply in a particular case. This has been a new initiative from goodword and we hope that it. There are several tools that can help you to determine the meaning of an ambiguous statute or to choose between multiple plausible interpretations of the same. This is done to restrict judicial freedom of interpretation and make sure parliaments meaning is clear. Interpretation of statutes download interpretation of statutes ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format.
These keys may be termed as aids for interpretation and principles of interpretation. External aids to construction of statutes when internal aids are not adequate, court has to take recourse to external aids. Singh interpretation of statutes eastern book company. An examination of the main criticisms of the statute book and of the possi. Pdf statutory interpretation download full pdf book. It has been written in anticipation of south africa acquiring a justiciable and entrenched bill of rights, which will undoubtedly influence the interpretation. Interpretation of statutes pdf notes, ebook for law llb. Principles of statutory interpretation ebc webstore.
Interpretation thus is a familiar process of considerable significance. Click download or read online button to get interpretation of statutes book now. Interpretation of statutes basic knowledge llb notes. Interpretation of statutes is a craft rather than a science. Rules of interpretation of tax statutes p a g e 2 49 foreword dear member, senior advocate mr. Download pdf interpretation of statutes free online new. Gp singh interpretation of statutes pdf printer bitbin. Highly readable text book which explains the complexity of interpreting legislation in south africa. Interpretation of statutes pdf notes, ebook for law llb students.
His new book judging statutes is a pleasure to read. This article focuses on the rules to be kept in mind while using it. I have shared brief and tothe point notes that will help you revise this subject in. Doubts are resolved in favour of the class of persons for whose benefit the statute is enacted. Jun 09, 2018 this video contains jurisprudence, interpretation and general laws interpretation of statutes part1 of cs executive new syllabus 2018. Students preparing for examinations should also refer to this book. Interpretation of statutes and principles of legislation book. Bennion statutelaw, 1990, has identified a number of factors that may cause doubt 1. Literally interpreting the law a appraisal of the literal rule of interpretation in india alekhya reddy.
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The book then addresses the various approaches and theories to interpretation and examines how those approaches have been applied to particular interpretative problems, such as implied rights, administrative interpretations, and the interpretation of uniform statutes. Cs executive is a 2nd stage in the revised cs course. Interpretation of statutes interpretation of statutes pdf interpretation of statutes book ohio ethics law and related statutes british statutes applicable to india texas family statutes annotated selections for contracts 2016 edition selected statutes selected federal taxation statutes and regulations 2019 a 50state report on unfair and. I have shared brief and tothe point notes that will help you revise this. Aug, 2018 it means the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words of the enactment, their natural and ordinary meaning. A director researchfaculty member punjab judicial academy the term statute is usually used as interchangeable with the term enactment. Interpretation is the method by which the true sense or the meaning of the word is understood. In relation to statute law, interpretation is of importance because of the inherent nature of legislation as a source of law. On the other hand penal and taxing statutes and statutes excluding courts jurisdiction should be strictly.
If the meaning, due to merely punctuation of a statute leads to an absurd result or in conflict with some other provisions of the statute the punctuation must yield to an interpretation that is reasonable and makes it consistent with the other provisions. It further outlines the argument of the book, in which legislative intent plays a significant role in interpretation, both empirically and normatively. Cases on the interpretation of statutes download ebook. Sometimes the words of a statute have a plain and a straightforward meaning. It describes the various origins of sa law, the history of interpretation and deals extensively with the impact of the constitution on this situation. Craies statute law and maxwell on the interpretation of statutes.
Study material executive programme jurisprudence, interpretation and general laws module 1 paper 1 icsi house, 22, institutional area, lodi road, new delhi 110 003. It has been written in anticipation of south africa acquiring a justiciable and entrenched bill of rights, which will undoubtedly influence the interpretation of all legislation. Statutory interpretation is the process by which courts interpret and apply legislation. Driedgers modern principle at the supreme court of.
Students who complete this module will be able to formulate legal arguments. The term enactment has been defined in subsection 17 of section3 definition clause of the general clauses act london. Interpretation of statute is the process of ascertaining the true meaning of the words used in a statute. The book deciphers the complex rules of interpretation, explains the way these rules relate to each other, and focuses on their strategic use in constructing.
Ranka, has authored articles on rules of interpretation of tax statutes in the bombay chartered accountants society journal bcaj. Download interpretation of statutes or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. This work provides a comprehensive guide to the interpretation of statutes in south african law. General principles and recent trends congressional research service summary the exercise of the judicial power of the united states often requires that courts construe statutes.
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Statutory interpretation is the process of interpreting and applying legislation to decide cases. T 1 literal rule of interpretation is one of the oldest methods of interpretation adopted by the judiciary. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Cs executive jurisprudence interpretation and general laws. Statutory structure and legislative drafting conventions. Click download or read online button to get cases on the interpretation of statutes book now. Interpretation of statutes and principles of legislation book pdf. It is a readytouse gist for law students and the primary objective of this gist is to enable the reader to understand the indepths of the subject and to provide exam oriented information. Discuss the rules of statutary interpretation with the. A guide to reading, interpreting and applying statutes. Although legislature makes the statute, it may be open to interpretation and have ambiguities. The purpose of the interpretation of the statute is to unlock the locks put by the legislature. He has been practicing advocate and a past president of aiftp.
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