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Decoding Legislation: Core Principles of Statutory Interpretation

Statutory interpretation ensures laws align with legislative intent while adapting to modern realities. Courts use the literal, golden, mischief, and purposive rules to balance strict textual reading with practical application, ensuring justice and legal certainty.
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Kanika Dutt
Decoding Legislation: Core Principles of Statutory Interpretation
Statutory interpretation ensures laws align with legislative intent while adapting to modern realities. Courts use the literal, golden, mischief, and purposive rules to balance strict textual reading with practical application, ensuring justice and legal certainty.
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Anish Sinha
How do the Doctrines of Arrest and Attachment before Judgment operate in Civil Procedure?
The doctrines of arrest and attachment before judgment, codified under Order XXXVIII of the CPC, are safeguards to secure justice by preventing evasion or dissipation of assets. Courts apply these extraordinary measures with caution, balancing fairness and procedural integrity.
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Anish Sinha
What are the Judicial Commissions under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, empowers courts to issue commissions under Section 75 and Order XXVI. These commissions address complex legal issues, gather evidence, and ensure procedural efficiency, aiding justice through specialized investigations and impartial reports.
What are the Inherent Powers of Courts under the Code of Civil Procedure?
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Anish Sinha
What are the Inherent Powers of Courts under the Code of Civil Procedure?
The inherent powers of courts under CPC (Sections 148–153, esp. Section 151) ensure justice by addressing procedural gaps, safeguarding equity, and preventing abuse while respecting statutory limits.