Justice Singh distinguishes between varying standards of interpretation based on the nature of the law. Penal Statutes : Strictly interpreted in favor of the accused.
The core objective of interpretation is to ascertain the sententia legis —the intention of the law. G.P. Singh argues that this intent is not a hidden psychological state of mind but is found within the words used in the statute. Interpretation is necessary only when the language is ambiguous; where the words are plain, the court must simply give them effect. Primary Rules of Interpretation principles of statutory interpretation gp singh high quality
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