Purposive approach

While interpreting statutes, the cardinal rule is to take the purposive approach which means to look at the meaning of the words and the object and purpose of the law, which states the aim and objective of the law

Discovering the aim of the legislature carries significant weight while construing the meaning of the words of the statute.

While interpreting statutes, the cardinal rule is to take the purposive approach which means to look at the meaning of the words and the object and purpose of the law, which states the aim and objective of the law

Discovering the aim of the legislature carries significant weight while construing the meaning of the words of the statute.

Statutory interpretation involves four rules, with the literal rule being the first, followed by the golden rule, the mischief rule, and finally the purposive approach

Literal rule enables the Court to interpret the legal provision in its literal and ordinary sense and it cannot examine the intent of the Legislature

Golden rule can only be given effect if the literal interpretation gives rise to some irrationality

Under such rule, the Court can look into the legislative intent of a provision or a statute

Third rule of mischief can be used to see the unconstitutionality of the legislation

Purposive rule can be set in motion for ensuring the effectiveness of the law in accordance with the will of Parliament.

Statutory provisions of a statute can be interpreted liberally in a manner so that purposive approach keeping in mind the legislative intent and purpose of the statute cannot be discerned from mere recital of the Preamble because whole statue has to be read out to find out the legislative intent.

Any interpretation which advanced the purpose of the Act was to be preferred rather than an interpretation which defeated its objects.

Analysis of the facts depended on such purposive construction of the statute.

Modern approach to statutory construction was to have regard to the purpose of a particular provision and interpret its language, so far as possible, in the way which best gave effect to that purpose.

Analysis of the facts depended on such purposive construction of the statute.

Modern approach to statutory construction was to have regard to the purpose of a particular provision and interpret its language, so far as possible, in the way which best gave effect to that purpose.