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Interpretation of Statutes

Internal Aids for Interpretation of Statutes: Title

Internal aids mean those aids which are available in the statute itself, though they may not be part of enactment. These internal aids include long title, preamble, headings, marginal notes, illustrations, punctuation, proviso, schedule, transitory provisions, etc. When internal aids are not adequate, the court has to take recourse to external aids. In this article, […]

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Interpretation of Statutes

Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes

In this article, we shall understand the meaning of interpretation of Statutes. Interpretation of Statutes is a systematic study of the rules of interpretation which regulate the interpretation of statutes and to explain their effect and operation. In the words of Salmond, “Legislation is that source of law which consists in the declaration of legal […]