Justice G.P. Singh’s Principles of Statutory Interpretation
Literal Interpretation: The "Plain Meaning Rule" states that if the words of a statute are clear and unambiguous, they must be given their natural meaning regardless of consequences. principles of statutory interpretation gp singh
The Logic: This preserves the separation of powers; the court’s job is jus dicere (to declare the law), not jus dare (to give or make law). Justice G