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Interpretation of Statutes
A Comprehensive Study Guide
LL.B. (3-Year & 5-Year) · All Indian Universities
Literal RuleGolden RuleMischief RuleGeneral Clauses ActPenal StatutesTaxing StatutesHarmonious ConstructionEjusdem GenerisInternal & External AidsPresumptionsRepeal & AmendmentSubordinate Legislation
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First Edition · 2026 · lawstories.in
Contents
1.1Definition and Classification of Statutes
1.2Meaning of Interpretation and General Principles
1.3General Clauses Act 1897
2.1Literal Rule
2.2Golden Rule
2.3Mischief Rule
3.1Penal Statutes
3.2Taxing Statutes
3.3Beneficial Construction
3.4Harmonious Construction
3.5Maxims: Ejusdem Generis, Noscitur a Sociis, Expressio Unius
4.1Internal Aids
4.2External Aids
4.3Presumptions
4.4Judicial Activism and Restraint
5.1Repeal and Amendment
5.2Subordinate Legislation, Retrospective, Substantive & Procedural
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