Fifth Year B.A. LL.B. - Semester IX
Fifth Year B.B.A. LL.B. - Semester IX
Third Year LL.B. - Semester V
LC 0902 Interpretation of Statutes :
Go to Assignment LLB I Sem V
Objectives of
the Course : This course aims to acquaint the students with basic
principles of interpretation of statute. It focuses on general and specific
rules of interpretation of statutes. It also prescribes the guidelines on
interpretation of remedial, penal and taxing statutes. It provides for internal
and external aids for interpretation of statutes. It also contains the rules
regulating commencement, operation and repeal of statutes. It prescribes the
principles for interpretation of Constitutional document.
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Module 01 |
1.
Meaning of Interpretation 2.
Difference Between Construction and
Interpretation 3.
Object of Interpretation 4.
Classification of Statutes 5.
Consolidating and codifying statutes 6.
The General Clauses Act, 1897 : An overview of
important definitions and provisions |
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Module 02 |
General Principles of Interpretation : 1.
Literal Rule 2.
Golden Rule 3.
Mischief Rule 4.
Statute must be read as a whole in its context
5.
Statute to be construed to make it effective
and workable 6.
Omissions not to be inferred 7.
Every word in a statute to be given a meaning |
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Module 03 |
Subsidiary Rules of Interpretation : 1.
Same word same meaning 2.
Use of different words 3.
Rule of last antecedent 4.
Non-obstante clause 5.
Legal fiction |
6. Mandatory
and directory provisions
7. Conjunctive
and disjunctive words ‘or’ and ‘and’
8. Construction
of general words - Noscitur a Socis
9. Rule
of ejusdem generis
10. Words
of rank
11. Reddendo Singula Singulis
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Module 04 |
Internal Aids to Construction : 1.
Preamble 2.
Definition 3.
Sections 4.
Heading 5.
Marginal notes 6.
Punctuation marks 7.
Illustrations 8.
Proviso 9.
Explanation 10. Schedule
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Module 05 |
External Aids to Construction : 1.
Parliamentary history 2.
Debates and Proceedings of the Legislature 3.
Historical facts and surrounding circumstances
4.
Social economic and political developments 5.
Reference to other statutes 6.
Contemporanea
exposition 7.
Other external aids - codifying and
consolidating statutes 8.
International Conventions 9.
Committee Reports |
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Module 06 |
Interpretation of Statutes affecting Jurisdiction of Courts : 1.
General principles 2.
The extent of exclusion 3.
Exclusion of jurisdiction of superior Courts |
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Module 07 |
Construction of
Penal and Taxing Statutes : 1.
Rule of strict construction of taxing statutes
2.
General principles of strict construction 3.
Limits of rule of strict construction 4.
Mens rea
in statutory offences and Indian Penal Code 5.
Vicarious liability in statutory offences |
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Module 08 |
Construction of Remedial Statutes : 1.
Distinction between remedial and penal
statutes 2.
Liberal construction of remedial statutes |
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Module 09 |
Commencement and
Operation of Statutes : 1.
Commencement of statute 2.
Retrospective operation of statute |
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Module 10 |
Expiry and Repeal of
Statutes : 1.
Perpetual and temporary statutes 2.
Effect of expiry of temporary statutes 3.
Express or implied repeal 4.
Consequences of repeal |
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Module 11 |
Modes of
Interpretation of Constitution 1.
Introduction : Meaning and Nature of
Constitution 2.
Different types of Constitutions 3.
Modes of Interpretation of Constitution : a)
Textualist Interpretation b) Originalist
Interpretation c)
Judicial Precedent based interpretation d) Pragmatist
interpretation e)
Moral Reasoning based interpretation f)
National Ethos based interpretation g) Structuralist
interpretation h) Historical
Interpretation |
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Recommended Readings :
1. G.P.
Singh, Interpretation of Statutes
(LexisNexis, Butterworth Wadhwa).
2. Bindra
N.S., Interpretation of Statutes
(LexisNexis, Butterworth Wadhwa).
3. Vepa
Sarathi, Interpretation of Statutes
(Eastern Book Company).
4. Maxwell,
Interpretation of Statutes (Sweet and
Maxwell).
5. Rupert
Cross, Statutory Interpretation
(Butterworth).
6. Avtar
Singh, Introduction to Interpretation of
Statutes (LexisNexis, Butterworth Wadhwa).
7. Battacharya
T., Interpretation of Statutes
(Central Law Agency).
8. R.D.
Shrivastava, Textbook of Interpretation
of Statutes (Central Law Publication)
9. Swarup,
Legislation and interpretation
(University Book Agency).
10. M.P.
Tondon, Interpretation of Statutes
(Allahabad Law Agency).
11. Chatterjee
on Interpretation of Statutes,
(Calcutta, De, B.C.)
12. Brandon
J. Murrill, Modes of Constitutional
Interpretation, Congressional Research Service, March 2018, Accessible at
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R45129.pdf
Note for Syllabus of all Subjects :
1. The students are advised to refer latest editions of the books / readings recommended. The list of recommended readings is given for the general information and understanding of the students. However, students are advised to refer any other standard book or other material available. In case student finds no recommended readings for any topic of the syllabus, the students may refer any standard book or other material available. The students are also advised to refer E-Resources.
2. The students shall also refer and study the latest amendments in the concerned law. Such amendment in law shall become a part of a syllabus of concerned subject and shall be operative with effect from the academic year immediately next to the academic year in which amendment in the concerned law becomes operative.
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