Which one of the following statements is correct regarding interpretation of statutes

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · June 2016
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding interpretation of statutes
(A) A statute has been defined as an advice of the legislature to people to do or not to do something
(B) Consolidating statute means a statute which consolidates several previous statutes relating to the same subject matter, with or without alteration of substance
(C) The purpose of interpretation is to understand the statute according to one's own comprehension
(D) While on interpretation of statutes omissions may be presumed and when a word is not in the statute, it may be given meaning.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Interpretation of Statutes

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