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The interpretation of statutes

Bhattacharya T

The interpretation of statutes - 9th - New Delhi Central Law Agency 2014 - 372p

Contents
1. Introductory;
2. Classification of Statutes;
3. The General Principles of Interpretation;
4. Beneficial Construction;
5. Strict Construction of Penal Statutes;
6. Strict Construction of Taxing Statutes;
7. Interpretation of Statutes;
8. Amending, Consolidating and Codifying Statutes;
9. Mandatory and Directory Enactments;
10. Conjunctive and Disjunctive Enactments;
11. Internal Aids to Interpretation;
12. External Aids to Interpretation;
13. Presumptions Regarding Jurisdiction;
14. Commencement, Repeal and Revival or Legislation;
15. Retrospective Operation of Statutes;
16. Maxims of Interpretation;
17. Interpretation of the Constitution;
Appendix : The General Clauses Act, 1897


1. Interpretation of Statutes

348.022000 / BHA-2