Which of the following statements regarding the Golden Rule of Interpretation are correct? 1. It is a…
Statements 1 and 3 accurately describe the Golden Rule of statutory interpretation: it modifies the literal or grammatical rule by permitting departure from the ordinary…
Choose your answer
Which of the following statements regarding the Golden Rule of Interpretation are correct?
1. It is a modification of the principle of grammatical (literal) interpretation.
2. This rule solves all problems of interpretation and is, therefore, known as the Golden Rule.
3. This rule suggests that the consequences or effects of an interpretation deserve importance because they serve as clues to the true meaning of a legislation.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Statements 1 and 3 accurately describe the Golden Rule of statutory interpretation: it modifies the literal or grammatical rule by permitting departure from the ordinary meaning of words where adherence would lead to absurdity, repugnance, or inconsistency with the rest of the instrument, treating such consequences as clues to legislative meaning. Statement 2 is incorrect because the rule does not solve every problem of statutory interpretation.
Practice for these exams
-
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
RPSC Junior Legal Officer
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
AILET PG
Subject revision