CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATIONShreya Chaurasia
Interpretation means the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words of the enactment their natural and ordinary meaning.
It is the process of ascertaining the true meaning of the words used in a statute.
The Court is not expected to interpret arbitrarily and therefore there have been certain principles which have evolved out of the continuous exercise by the Courts. These principles are sometimes called ‘rules of interpretation’.
The object of interpretation of statutes is to determine the intention of the legislature conveyed expressly or impliedly in the language used.
Contempornea Expositio means that the meaning of words in a document are to be understood in the sense which they bore at the time of the document.
Contemporaneous exposition is the best and strongest in law. It is said that the best exposition of a statute or any other document is that which it has received from contemporary authority.
Contemporanea expositio est optima means usage or practice developed under a statute is indicative of the meaning ascribed to its words by contemporary opinion.
External Aid includes Historical Background,The original bill drafted and introduced,Legal Dictionaries,Debates in the Legislature,Judicial Construction etc.
With current new amendments and law adding on in the Indian Judiciary, its important to know and be well aware of the statutes. You can consider this subject as 'Grammar of Law'. Teaches you exactly are the statutes made by the Legislative authorities as well. From use of particular language to construction of words this presentation almost includes all the part of how a statute is made, how they are learned and how exactly are the legal maxims used.
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATIONShreya Chaurasia
Interpretation means the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words of the enactment their natural and ordinary meaning.
It is the process of ascertaining the true meaning of the words used in a statute.
The Court is not expected to interpret arbitrarily and therefore there have been certain principles which have evolved out of the continuous exercise by the Courts. These principles are sometimes called ‘rules of interpretation’.
The object of interpretation of statutes is to determine the intention of the legislature conveyed expressly or impliedly in the language used.
Contempornea Expositio means that the meaning of words in a document are to be understood in the sense which they bore at the time of the document.
Contemporaneous exposition is the best and strongest in law. It is said that the best exposition of a statute or any other document is that which it has received from contemporary authority.
Contemporanea expositio est optima means usage or practice developed under a statute is indicative of the meaning ascribed to its words by contemporary opinion.
External Aid includes Historical Background,The original bill drafted and introduced,Legal Dictionaries,Debates in the Legislature,Judicial Construction etc.
With current new amendments and law adding on in the Indian Judiciary, its important to know and be well aware of the statutes. You can consider this subject as 'Grammar of Law'. Teaches you exactly are the statutes made by the Legislative authorities as well. From use of particular language to construction of words this presentation almost includes all the part of how a statute is made, how they are learned and how exactly are the legal maxims used.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATIONTejinder Bhatti
Interpretation means the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words their natural and ordinary meaning whereas Construction means drawing conclusions in the basis of the true spirit of the enactment.
Interpretation takes place when we look for the original meaning of the constitution. All other forms of constitutional analysis engage in construction
Principles of constitutional interpretation of list prepared by Rajashree J J...sundarsasane
In these SLIDES there are various principles and doctrines of legal interpretation of statutes, law and provisions,this is according to article 245 to 255 and article 13 of the Indian constitution.
Code of civil procedure 1908 pleading plaint written statementDr. Vikas Khakare
This explains what is pleading, rules of pleading. Plaint, its contents, when it can be amended. Written Statement, its contents, set off and counter claim.
The concept of Marriage under Private International Lawcarolineelias239
Marriage is a broad concept under Private international law. Many new rules had been laid down in various decisions, which had developed the international matrimonial law. The relevancy of monogamous or polygamous marriages. And the validity matters like formal validity and essential validity is also discussed here
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATIONTejinder Bhatti
Interpretation means the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words their natural and ordinary meaning whereas Construction means drawing conclusions in the basis of the true spirit of the enactment.
Interpretation takes place when we look for the original meaning of the constitution. All other forms of constitutional analysis engage in construction
Principles of constitutional interpretation of list prepared by Rajashree J J...sundarsasane
In these SLIDES there are various principles and doctrines of legal interpretation of statutes, law and provisions,this is according to article 245 to 255 and article 13 of the Indian constitution.
Code of civil procedure 1908 pleading plaint written statementDr. Vikas Khakare
This explains what is pleading, rules of pleading. Plaint, its contents, when it can be amended. Written Statement, its contents, set off and counter claim.
The concept of Marriage under Private International Lawcarolineelias239
Marriage is a broad concept under Private international law. Many new rules had been laid down in various decisions, which had developed the international matrimonial law. The relevancy of monogamous or polygamous marriages. And the validity matters like formal validity and essential validity is also discussed here
Interpretation of statues: Meaning, object & types.legalpuja22
Introduction to Statutory Interpretation
Definition: Statutory interpretation refers to the process of interpreting and applying statutes or laws enacted by legislative bodies.
Importance: It helps in understanding the meaning and purpose behind laws, resolving ambiguities, and ensuring fair and just application of legislation.
Meaning of Statute
A statute is a formal written enactment of a legislative body, which may be national, regional, or local in scope.
Statutes can encompass a wide range of subjects, from criminal law to tax regulations to civil rights.
Object of Statutory Interpretation
The primary object of statutory interpretation is to ascertain and give effect to the intention of the legislature.
This involves understanding the purpose and objectives behind the enactment of a statute.
Reason for Statutory Interpretation
Ambiguity: Statutes may contain ambiguous language or concepts that require interpretation.
Evolution: Societal norms and values evolve over time, necessitating reinterpretation of existing laws.
Advances in technology and globalization may also require reinterpretation of statutes.
Nature of Statutory Interpretation
Dynamic Process: Statutory interpretation is not static; it evolves with changing circumstances and societal values.
Judicial Discretion: Courts have discretion in interpreting statutes, but must do so within the framework of established legal principles.
Scope of Interpretation
Literal Interpretation: Interpreting statutes based solely on the literal meaning of the words used.
Purposive Interpretation: Focusing on the purpose and objectives behind the enactment of a statute.
Contextual Interpretation: Considering the broader context, including legislative history and societal norms.
Types of Statutes
Codifying Statutes: Consolidate and organize existing laws on a particular subject into a single statute.
Example: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, which consolidates laws related to criminal offenses in India.
Consolidating Statutes: Combine various statutes or parts of statutes related to a specific subject into one comprehensive statute.
Example: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which consolidates laws related to civil procedure in Indian courts.
Declaratory Statutes: Clarify existing laws or legal principles without making substantive changes.
Example: The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, which clarified the rights of Hindu women in matters of inheritance.
Remedial Statutes: Provide mechanisms for addressing legal disputes and enforcing rights.
Example: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which provides remedies for consumers against unfair trade practices.
Enabling Statutes: Empower government agencies to create regulations within specified areas.
Example: The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which empowers the Reserve Bank of India to regulate the banking sector in India.
Disabling Statutes: Restrict or prohibit certain actions or behaviors.
This country’s planted thick with laws from coast to coast . . . a.docxjuliennehar
This country’s planted thick with laws from coast to coast . . . and if you cut them down... d’you really think you could stand upright in the winds that would blow then?
A MAn for All SeASonS, Act I
Consider . . . 1.1
John Yates, a commercial fisherman, caught undersized red grouper in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. To prevent federal authorities from confirming that he had harvested undersized fish, Yates ordered a crew member to toss the suspect fish into the sea. Yates was charged with, and convicted of, violating 18 U.S.C. § 1519,
“Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation . . . or
any case filed . . . or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.”
Mr. Yates says that the statute applies to financial records and not fish. The statute was passed after Enron collapsed and its financial records and audit papers had been shredded to deter such actions by businesses. Who decides whether the law applies to hurling fish overboard? What should the court decide?
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Definition of Law
Philosophers and scholars throughout history have offered definitions of law. Aristotle, the early Greek philosopher, wrote that “the law is reason unaffected by desire” and “law is a form of order, and good law must necessarily mean good order.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., a U.S. Supreme Court justice of the early twentieth century, said, “[L]aw embodies the story of a nation’s development through many centuries.” Sir William Blackstone, the English philosopher and legal scholar, observed that law was “that rule of action which is prescribed by some superior and which the inferior is bound to obey.” Black’s Law Dictionary defines law as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the controlling authority, and having legal binding force.”1 Law has been defined at least once by every philosopher, statesman, and police officer.
Law is simply the body of rules governing individuals and their relationships. Most of these rules become law through a recognized governmental authority. Laws give us basic freedoms, rights, and protections. Law also offers a model of conduct for members of society in their business and personal lives and gives them certainty of expectation. Plans, businesses, contracts, and property ownership are based on the expectation that the law will provide consistent protection of rights. Without such constancy in legal boundaries, society would be a mass of chaos and confusion.
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Classifications of Law
1-2a public versus private Law
Public law includes those laws enacted by some authorized governmental body. State and federal constitutions and statutes are all examples of public laws, as are the state incorporation and partnership procedures, county taxation statutes, and lo ...
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