CA-0001Canons · Interpretation · Wanted
The Literal Rule
Scope
Plain words are given their plain meaning: the first rule of construction and the conditions under which courts leave it.
Authorities to start from
- Kanai Lal Sur v. Paramnidhi Sadhukhan, AIR 1957 SC 907
- Nathi Devi v. Radha Devi Gupta, (2005) 2 SCC 271
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