Course Contents/Syllabus:

Module I : Rules of Interpretation

Meaning and Purpose of Interpretation, Difference between Interpretation and Construction;

Commencement, repeal and revival of a statute; Rules of interpretation: Literal Rule, Golden
Rule, Mischief rule and Rule of Harmonious construction, Purposive Construction.

Module II: Principles of interpretation

Ejusdem of Generis, Noscitur – A Socius. , Reddendo Singula Singlis. , Expressio Unius Est
exclusion Alterius, UI Res Magis Valent Quam Pereat, Contemporanea Espositio Est Optima
Et Protissima Lege. Rules of presumption in jurisprudence, Analysis of General Clauses Act.

Module III : Internal Aids to Interpretation

Module IV : External Aids to Interpretation

Module V: Rules of interpretation for specific statutory domains

Construction of Penal Statutes, Mens rea in statutory offences, Principles to be applied in

interpreting the Constitution, Construction of taxing statutes. Construction of Beneficial
Legislation.