Justice G. P. Singh was a distinguished Indian jurist and legal scholar, best known for his seminal work "Principles of Statutory Interpretation". His book is widely regarded as an authoritative text on interpretation of statutes, extensively cited in Indian courts, legal academia, and judicial examinations. ... Read more Read less
Justice G P Singh’s Principles of Statutory Interpretation is the most comprehensive and authoritative work on the subject. Widely quoted in judgments of the Supreme Court as well as various High Courts, this scholarly work illustrates and explains rules of interpretation in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner. A leading commentary on the subject, this fifteenth edition captures and analyses the shift in the Supreme Court decisions from the earlier tradition of literal interpretation to purposive interpretation of statues. The present edition will be helpful in understanding the complexities and the nuances of the subject, and its practical application. Key Features: • This classic work on interpretation of statutes has been referred to and quoted in numerous judgments. • Rules of interpretation have been illustrated and explained in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner. • Sets out the rules of statutory interpretation in both Indian and Foreign historical background and outlines the views of great jurists. • Contains references to authoritative foreign works like Bennion on Statutory Interpretation and other major international texts. • Includes critical analyses of important Indian and English decisions. ... Read more Read less
