Principles Of Statutory Interpretation Gp — Singh Patched

Why do judges from the Supreme Court of India to the smallest District Court cite "GP Singh" more than any other textbook?

Justice Singh strongly advocates the rule of strict construction . If two interpretations of a penal provision are possible, the court must take the one favorable to the accused. However, he adds a crucial nuance: This rule is not to be applied to defeat the obvious intention of the legislature. "Strict" does not mean "absurd." principles of statutory interpretation gp singh