{"id":34380,"date":"2026-10-19T06:07:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T06:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=34380"},"modified":"2026-10-19T06:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T06:10:26","slug":"interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/","title":{"rendered":"Interpretation of Statutes: Meaning, Types, Rules and Doctrines Explained Simply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-interpretation-of-statutes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interpretation_of_Statutes\"><\/span>Interpretation of Statutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interpretation of statutes is the process by which courts determine the true meaning of the words, phrases, and provisions used in a law. Legislatures write laws in general language. When a dispute arises, courts must decide what those words actually mean so that the law can be applied fairly and correctly.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Interpretation_of_Statutes\" >Interpretation of Statutes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Meaning_of_Interpretation_of_Statutes_With_an_Example\" >Meaning of Interpretation of Statutes With an Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Why_Interpretation_Is_Necessary\" >Why Interpretation Is Necessary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Main_Types_of_Interpretation_of_Statutes\" >Main Types of Interpretation of Statutes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#1_Literal_Rule_Plain_Meaning_Rule\" >1. Literal Rule (Plain Meaning Rule)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#2_Golden_Rule\" >2. Golden Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#3_Mischief_Rule_Rule_in_Heydons_Case\" >3. Mischief Rule (Rule in Heydon\u2019s Case)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#4_Purposive_Interpretation\" >4. Purposive Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#5_Harmonious_Construction\" >5. Harmonious Construction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#6_Beneficial_or_Liberal_Interpretation\" >6. Beneficial (or Liberal) Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#7_Strict_Interpretation\" >7. Strict Interpretation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Comparison_of_the_Main_Rules_of_Interpretation\" >Comparison of the Main Rules of Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Important_Rules_and_Doctrines_Supporting_Interpretation\" >Important Rules and Doctrines Supporting Interpretation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#1_Rule_of_Ejusdem_Generis\" >1. Rule of Ejusdem Generis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#2_Rule_of_Casus_Omissus\" >2. Rule of Casus Omissus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#3_Doctrine_of_Prospective_Overruling\" >3. Doctrine of Prospective Overruling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/interpretation-of-statutes-meaning-types-rules-and-doctrines-explained-simply\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simple terms, interpretation is the method courts use to understand what the legislature intended and how the law should work in real situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-meaning-of-interpretation-of-statutes-with-an-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Interpretation_of_Statutes_With_an_Example\"><\/span>Meaning of Interpretation of Statutes With an Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Suppose a law says \u201cNo vehicles are allowed in the public park.\u201d A question may arise: Does the word \u201cvehicles\u201d include bicycles, electric scooters, or only motor cars? The court will interpret the word to decide the correct meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-interpretation-is-necessary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Interpretation_Is_Necessary\"><\/span>Why Interpretation Is Necessary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laws cannot cover every possible situation in advance. Language can be unclear, words can have more than one meaning, and society keeps changing. Therefore, courts need rules of interpretation to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give clear meaning to unclear words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid unfair or absurd results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect the purpose for which the law was made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain consistency and fairness in applying the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-main-types-of-interpretation-of-statutes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Types_of_Interpretation_of_Statutes\"><\/span>Main Types of Interpretation of Statutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Courts follow certain well-recognised approaches when interpreting statutes. The important ones are explained below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-literal-rule-plain-meaning-rule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Literal_Rule_Plain_Meaning_Rule\"><\/span>1. Literal Rule (Plain Meaning Rule)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this rule, courts give words their ordinary, natural, and grammatical meaning. The court does not look at the purpose or consequences if the language is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> Read the law as it is written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> A law says \u201cNo entry after 10 p.m.\u201d Entry at 11 p.m. is clearly prohibited. The court will not allow entry just because it seems reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-golden-rule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Golden_Rule\"><\/span>2. Golden Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a modified form of the literal rule. Courts start with the ordinary meaning of the words. However, if that meaning leads to an absurd, unreasonable, or unjust result, the court may slightly modify the meaning to avoid the absurdity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> Follow the ordinary meaning, but correct it if it produces a ridiculous outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If a literal reading of a provision would make the entire law meaningless or produce a result that no sensible legislature could have intended, the court may adopt a more reasonable interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-mischief-rule-rule-in-heydon-s-case\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mischief_Rule_Rule_in_Heydons_Case\"><\/span>3. Mischief Rule (Rule in Heydon\u2019s Case)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the oldest rules. The court tries to find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What was the law before the statute was passed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What defect or \u201cmischief\u201d (problem) did the old law suffer from?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What remedy did the new law provide?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the true reason for the remedy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court then interprets the statute in a way that suppresses the mischief and advances the remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> Look at the problem the law was meant to solve and interpret it accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> A law made to stop online fraud will be interpreted to cover the specific fraudulent practices it was designed to prevent, even if the language is slightly open-ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-purposive-interpretation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Purposive_Interpretation\"><\/span>4. Purposive Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this approach, the court looks at the overall purpose and object of the statute. The interpretation that best advances the purpose of the law is preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> Ask \u2014 What was the law trying to achieve? Then interpret it to achieve that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> A consumer protection law will be interpreted in a way that gives real protection to consumers rather than a narrow technical meaning that defeats the purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-harmonious-construction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Harmonious_Construction\"><\/span>5. Harmonious Construction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When two provisions of the same statute appear to conflict with each other, the court tries to interpret them in such a way that both can operate together, as far as possible. One provision is not allowed to defeat the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> Read the conflicting parts together so that both make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If one section of an Act appears to give a right and another appears to take it away, the court will try to reconcile both provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-beneficial-or-liberal-interpretation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Beneficial_or_Liberal_Interpretation\"><\/span>6. Beneficial (or Liberal) Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a statute is meant to benefit a particular class of people (such as workers, consumers, or weaker sections), and the language is open to more than one meaning, the court prefers the interpretation that benefits that class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> Give the benefit of doubt to the people the law intends to protect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> An ambiguous provision in a labour welfare law may be interpreted in favour of the workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-7-strict-interpretation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Strict_Interpretation\"><\/span>7. Strict Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain laws, especially penal (criminal) laws and taxing laws, are interpreted strictly. The court does not extend the meaning beyond what is clearly written. A person cannot be punished or taxed unless the law clearly covers the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple idea:<\/strong> In criminal and tax matters, stick closely to the exact words of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If a particular act is not clearly defined as an offence in the statute, the court will not punish a person for it by stretching the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-comparison-of-the-main-rules-of-interpretation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_the_Main_Rules_of_Interpretation\"><\/span>Comparison of the Main Rules of Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rule of Interpretation<\/th><th>Main Approach<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Literal Rule<\/td><td>Apply the ordinary and grammatical meaning of the words.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golden Rule<\/td><td>Avoid absurd or unreasonable results from a literal interpretation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mischief Rule<\/td><td>Identify the problem the law was intended to remedy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purposive Interpretation<\/td><td>Interpret the statute in light of its purpose and object.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harmonious Construction<\/td><td>Reconcile conflicting provisions so they can operate together.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beneficial Interpretation<\/td><td>Prefer an interpretation that benefits the class the law intends to protect, where appropriate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strict Interpretation<\/td><td>Avoid extending the law beyond its proper legal scope.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-important-rules-and-doctrines-supporting-interpretation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Rules_and_Doctrines_Supporting_Interpretation\"><\/span>Important Rules and Doctrines Supporting Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the main approaches, courts also use certain technical rules and doctrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-rule-of-ejusdem-generis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rule_of_Ejusdem_Generis\"><\/span>1. Rule of Ejusdem Generis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When specific words of the same class or category are followed by general words, the general words are usually limited to things of the same kind as the specific words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> A law refers to \u201ccars, buses, trucks and other vehicles.\u201d The phrase \u201cother vehicles\u201d will ordinarily cover similar road vehicles and not, for example, aeroplanes or ships, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-rule-of-casus-omissus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rule_of_Casus_Omissus\"><\/span>2. Rule of Casus Omissus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Courts generally cannot fill gaps or omissions left by the legislature. If the legislature has not included something, the court cannot add it merely because it appears desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If a law grants a benefit only to \u201cemployees\u201d and does not mention independent contractors, the court cannot extend the benefit to contractors just because it seems fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-doctrine-of-prospective-overruling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Doctrine_of_Prospective_Overruling\"><\/span>3. Doctrine of Prospective Overruling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a court overrules an earlier decision and lays down a new legal principle, it may direct that the new principle will apply only to future cases (or from a particular date). This prevents sudden disruption of past transactions and rights that people had relied upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> In the famous case of C. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab (1967), the Supreme Court of India applied the doctrine of prospective overruling while dealing with Parliament\u2019s power to amend Fundamental Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interpretation of statutes is essential for the proper working of the legal system. It enables courts to clarify the meaning of laws and apply them justly. Traditional rules such as the literal rule, golden rule, and mischief rule remain important. Modern approaches like purposive interpretation and harmonious construction help courts understand statutes in their wider context and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single rule is absolute. The court chooses the appropriate method depending on the language of the statute, its object, the context, and the principles of justice. The ultimate goal is always the same: to give effect to the true intention of the legislature and to apply the law fairly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/mischief-rule-of-construction-heydons-case-1584\/\">Mischief Rule of Construction: Heydon\u2019s Case (1584)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rule-of-law-and-contrast-to-india-law\/\">Rule of Law and Contrast to India Law<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/literal-vs-purposive-interpretation-dpdp-act-2023\/\">Literal vs Purposive Interpretation in the DPDP Act, 2023 Understanding the Role of Consent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/medical-liability-india-reform-gross-negligence-bns-106\/\">Inadvertent Mischief Caused By V P Shantha And BNS 106(1) Need To Be Addressed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/medical-liability-reform-india-bns-cpa\/\">Inadvertent Mischief caused by V P Shantha and BNS 106(1) need to be addressed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interpretation of Statutes Interpretation of statutes is the process by which courts determine the true meaning of the words, phrases, and provisions used in a law. Legislatures write laws in general language. When a dispute arises, courts must decide what those words actually mean so that the law can be applied fairly and correctly. 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