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Interpretation of statutes is the correct or appropriate understanding of the law. This process is commonly adopted by the courts for determining the exact intention of the legislature. Because the objective of the court is not only merely to read the law but is also to apply it in a meaningful manner to suit from case to case. It is also used for ascertaining the actual connotation of any Act or document with the actual intention of the legislature. Thus, interpretation and construction of statutory provisions is significant to understand what actually the law is. This subject will systematically examine the body of law that is relevant when determining the intention of the legislature as expressed in the instruments. The course focuses on the creation of legislation and then the subsequent statutory interpretation in different contexts. It will discuss what gives legislators their motivations as well as different theories of interpretation. It will also invest efforts to learn ways about how to handle statutory language in practice - both on how legislatures create a statute and subsequently when courts must interpret that statute. This course also will discuss on the provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897 as applicable in Bangladesh.

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i) Introduction: Definition of statutes, Forms and types of statutes, Difference between statutes and other laws, Interpretation and construction, Approach to interpretation, Necessity of interpretation, Status of rules of interpretation, English principles of interpretation, Constitutional aspects in interpreting statutes, Role of court in interpreting a statute; Basic principles of interpretation of statutes; Presumption in interpretation of statutes. ii) Meaning of words in statutes: Popular and technical meaning, Meaning of words in different places, Conjunctive and disjunctive words, Rule of last antecedent, Non-obstante clause, Deeming clause, Rules of languages used in statutes. iii) Rules or methods of interpretation and construction: Literal and liberal construction, Golden rule, Mischief rule, Rule of harmonious construction, Purposive construction, Beneficent construction, Historical interpretation, teleological interpretation, sociological interpretation, jurisprudential interpretation, Generic interpretation; Internal aids to interpretation; External aids to interpretation; Maxims of interpretation; Interpretation of constitution and different constitutional doctrines: Doctrine of Eclipse; Doctrine of Severability; Doctrine of Colorable Legislation; Doctrine of Pleasure and other important constitutional doctrines; Interpretation of penal statutes; Interpretation of taxing statutes; Interpretation of delegated legislation or administrative law; Interpretation of international law and international human rights law; Interpretation of international contracts or treaties and legal documents; Some examples of interpretation of statutes from case laws. iv) Historical background of the General Clauses Act: Making the Act, Objective of the Act, Significance of the Act, Scope and application of the Act. v) General definitions: Definitions, Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments, Application of certain definitions to all Bangladesh laws. vi) General rules of construction: Coming into operation of enactments, Effect of repeal, Repeal of Act making textual amendment in Act or Regulation, Revival of repealed enactments, Construction of references to repealed enactments, Commencement and termination of time, Computation of time, Measurement of distances, Duty to be taken pro rata in enactments, Gender and number vii) Powers and functionaries: Powers conferred to be exercisable from time to time, Power to appoint to include power to appoint exofficio, Power to appoint to include power to suspend or dismiss, Substitution of functionaries, Successors, Official chiefs and subordinates, Provision as to orders, rules etc., made under enactments-Construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments, Power to make to include power to add to, amend, vary or rescind, orders, rules or bye-laws, Making of rules or bye-laws and issuing of orders between passing and commencement of enactment, Provisions applicable to making of rules or bye-laws after previous publication, Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted. vii) Miscellaneous provisions: Recovery of fines, Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments, Meaning of service by post, Citation of enactments, Saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws, Application of Act to Ordinances, Application of Act to Orders made by the President; Application of the Act to interpretation of the Bangladesh Constitution.

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