Singhal's Interpretation of Statutes & Legislative Drafting

Singhal's Interpretation of Statutes & Legislative Drafting – Edition 2025 is a meticulously structured guide aimed at equipping law students, legal professionals, and aspirants of judicial and competitive examinations with a deep understanding of the principles of legal interpretation and the art of legislative drafting. The book follows the latest academic and competitive exam syllabi of major Indian universities and law entrance tests, making it both academically relevant and exam-ready.

This updated edition presents a clear, concise, and in-depth analysis of the various tools, maxims, and approaches used in interpreting statutes. It also provides a structured overview of the techniques and guidelines for legislative drafting, which is an essential component of modern legal practice and public policymaking. With practical illustrations, examples, and explanations, the book simplifies complex doctrines and principles for easy understanding.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage of Interpretation Principles: Covers the literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule (Heydon’s rule), harmonious construction, ejusdem generis, and more with illustrations and case references.

• Legislative Drafting Essentials: Detailed discussion on types of bills, structure of statutes, drafting techniques, styles, and the legislative process in India.

• Updated with Recent Judgments and Doctrines: Incorporates landmark Supreme Court decisions and evolving doctrines relevant to statutory interpretation.

• User-Friendly Structure: Chapters organized logically for both academic reading and competitive exam revision, with summary boxes and flowcharts.

• Practice Questions & Examination-Oriented Content: Includes short questions, long answer questions, and previous years' questions for university and competitive law exams.

• Ideal for New Syllabus: Tailored to suit revised syllabi of LL.B., LL.M., Judiciary exams, and other competitive law tests in 2025 and beyond.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Academic + Practical Orientation: Balances theoretical legal doctrines with their practical application in courts and legislative drafting processes.

• Essential for Judiciary & Law Entrances: A go-to resource for aspirants preparing for Judicial Services, LL.M. Entrance, UGC-NET Law, and other state-level law exams.

• Supports Legal Writing & Argumentation: Enhances clarity in legal interpretation, drafting, and analysis, crucial for budding lawyers and legal writers.

• Trusted by Toppers & Law Faculties: Authored by Singhal’s Publications, a trusted name in legal academic content, especially for competitive success.

Singhal's Interpretation of Statutes & Legislative Drafting – Edition 2025 stands as a foundational and essential guide to understanding how laws are interpreted and how they are made. Whether you're a student striving for academic excellence, a judiciary aspirant, or a professional aiming to refine your legislative drafting skills, this book provides the structured insight and practical tools to excel in the legal field.