by Justice G.P. Singh is widely considered the most authoritative and comprehensive legal text on the subject in India. Often referred to as a "classic" in Indian legal literature, it is a primary reference for the Supreme Court and High Courts when determining the true meaning of legislative enactments. Core Principles and Objectives
When internal aids are insufficient, G.P. Singh allows for the use of extrinsic materials. principles of statutory interpretation gp singh
Also known as the rule in Heydon’s Case , it requires looking at the "mischief" the law was meant to remedy. Principles of Statutory Interpretation by Justice G
Statutory interpretation is the process of analyzing and understanding the meaning of a statute or a law. It involves extracting the legislative intent and purpose behind the enactment of a statute, and applying it to a specific situation or case. Statutory interpretation is the process of analyzing and
Originally published in 1966, the book (now in its 14th or 15th edition, regularly updated) is not merely a textbook; it is a legacy . If jurisprudence is the philosophy of law, G.P. Singh’s masterpiece is the operating manual for decoding legislative intent.