Contents

Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Meaning, Object and Scope of Interpretation and
  Construction
• Difference between Interpretation and Construction
• Intention of the Legislature and Interpretation

Chapter 2: Function of the Judiciary

• Primary function of the judiciary is to expound the Law
• Why Judiciary cannot Legislate?

Chapter 3: The Primary Rule of Interpretation

(A) Literal Rule

• Natural and Grammatical Meaning
• Plain or Ordinary Meaning
• Popular Sense or Common Parlance Meaning

(B) Golden Rule

• Meaning
• Limitations on Golden Rule

Chapter 4: Mischief Rule and Purposive Construction

(A) Heydon’s Rule

• Introduction
• Limitations upon the Heydon’s Rule

(B) Purposive Construction

Chapter 5: UT RES MAGIS RULE

• Introduction of the Rule 
• Applicability of the maxim in India

Chapter 6: Rule of Harmonious Construction

Chapter 7: Ejusdum Generis and Noscitur a Sociis Rules

(A) Ejudum Generis

• Introduction of the Maxim
• Applicability of the Rule
• Non-applicability of the Rule
• Causes for its Application

(B) Noscitur a Sociis

• Introduction of the Maxim
• Application of the Rule
• Non-application of the Noscitur Rule
• Distinction between Noscitur Rule and Ejusdum Rule
• Noscitur Rule is wider than Ejusdum Rule

Chapter 8: Rule of Beneficial and Equitable Interpretation

Chapter 9: Rule of Strict Interpretation

(A) Interpretation of Penal Statutes

(B) Interpretation of Taxing or Fiscal Statutes

Chapter 10: Intrinsic Aids to Construction

• Introduction of Parts of Statutes
• Title
• Preamble
• Marginal Notes
• Proviso
• Explanation
• Illustration
• Schedules
• Definition Clause

Chapter 11: External Aids to Construction

(A) Parliamentary History

• Bills
• Statement of Object and Reasons
• Committee Reports

(B) Text Books

(C) Dictionaries

(D) Foreign Laws and Decisions

Chapter 12: The General Clauses Act, 1897

• Commencement of Legislation
• Repeal of Acts

• Revival of Acts