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LexisNexis’s Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes – 5th Edition 2026 is a detailed and authoritative legal text designed to provide a clear understanding of the principles, techniques, and judicial methods used in the interpretation of statutes and legislative instruments.

Authored by Dr. Avtar Singh and Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur, the book is widely regarded as an important academic resource for law students, judiciary aspirants, legal researchers, advocates, and competitive examination candidates seeking a strong foundation in statutory interpretation. The work explains interpretation as the process of determining the true meaning, intention, and scope of legislative provisions through established legal principles and judicial approaches.

The publication systematically discusses the principles governing statutory construction and explains how courts interpret legislative language to resolve ambiguity, determine legislative intent, and ensure effective implementation of laws.

The book comprehensively covers:

• Introduction and Basic Principles of Interpretation
• Meaning and Scope of Statutory Interpretation
• Rules of Construction and Interpretation
• Literal, Golden and Mischief Rules
• Purposive Interpretation
• Internal Aids to Construction
• External Aids to Construction
• Subsidiary Rules of Interpretation
• Operation of Statutes
• Retrospective and Prospective Operation
• Interpretation of Taxing Statutes
• Interpretation of Penal and Remedial Statutes
• Delegated Legislation
• Expiry and Repeal of Statutes
• Constitutional Principles in Interpretation
• General Clauses Act and Related Principles

The publication explains the use of both internal aids (such as titles, headings, provisos, explanations, schedules, and definitions) and external aids (including parliamentary history, reports, dictionaries, and judicial precedents) in interpreting statutes. It also discusses evolving judicial trends and modern approaches to statutory interpretation.

One of the major highlights of this publication is its emphasis on established interpretative principles supported by landmark judicial decisions and contemporary legal developments. The book adopts a lucid and analytical approach while explaining complex concepts through practical illustrations and case-law analysis.

The publication also includes:

• Landmark Judicial Decisions on Statutory Interpretation
• Analytical Discussion of Interpretative Principles
• Chapter-Wise Conceptual Explanations
• Contemporary Developments in Interpretation Law
• Examination-Oriented Presentation
• Practical and Academic Legal Insights
• Updated Case-Law References

Structured in a systematic and reader-friendly format, the book enables readers to understand how courts interpret statutes and apply legal principles in practical situations involving legislative ambiguity and statutory construction.

Its academic and examination-oriented approach makes the publication highly useful for:

• LL.B. and LL.M. Students
• Judicial Service Examination Aspirants
• APO and Competitive Law Examination Candidates
• Advocates and Legal Practitioners
• UGC-NET Law Candidates
• Academicians and Researchers
• Law Entrance Examination Aspirants

The publication serves as a valuable academic and professional resource for understanding the theory and practical application of statutory interpretation in India.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive introduction to Interpretation of Statutes
• Authored by Dr. Avtar Singh & Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur
• Covers rules of interpretation and statutory construction principles
• Includes internal and external aids to interpretation
• Discusses delegated legislation and operation of statutes
• Supported by landmark judicial decisions and legal developments
• Reader-friendly and examination-oriented presentation
• Useful for law students, judiciary aspirants, and legal professionals

This publication serves as an essential guide for understanding statutory interpretation, legislative intent, and judicial methods of construing laws in India.