According to which of the following rule the words, phrases and sentences of a statute are ordinarily to be understood in their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning?

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · June 2019
According to which of the following rule the words, phrases and sentences of a statute are ordinarily to be understood in their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning?
(A) Harmonious construction
(B) Literal construction
(C) Mischief rule
(D) Reasonable construction

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Interpretation of Statutes

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