LexisNexis's Principles of Statutory Interpretation - 15th Edition 2026
| Author : | Justice G P Singh |
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LexisNexis's Principles of Statutory Interpretation – 15th Edition 2026 is the definitive and most authoritative commentary on the principles of statutory interpretation, authored by Justice G.P. Singh and updated by Justice Alok Aradhe. Widely cited by the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, tribunals, and legal practitioners, this classic work explains the rules, principles, and doctrines of statutory interpretation in a lucid, systematic, and practical manner. It is an indispensable reference for judges, advocates, judicial service aspirants, academicians, researchers, and law students seeking a comprehensive understanding of legislative interpretation and judicial reasoning.
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15th Edition 2026
LexisNexis's Principles of Statutory Interpretation – 15th Edition 2026
LexisNexis's Principles of Statutory Interpretation – 15th Edition 2026 is one of India's most respected and authoritative legal treatises on the interpretation of statutes. Authored by the eminent jurist Justice G.P. Singh and updated by Justice Alok Aradhe, the book has long been regarded as the standard reference on statutory interpretation and is frequently cited in judgments of the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.
The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the principles governing statutory construction, explaining both traditional and modern approaches adopted by Indian courts. It discusses the evolution of judicial interpretation from the literal rule to the purposive approach, while examining numerous landmark Indian and English judicial decisions. The commentary also incorporates comparative references to leading international works on statutory interpretation, providing readers with a broader understanding of legislative construction.
The 15th Edition covers all major aspects of statutory interpretation, including internal and external aids to construction, presumptions in interpretation, operation and repeal of statutes, taxing statutes, beneficial legislation, delegated legislation, constitutional interpretation, and principles applicable to remedial and penal statutes. Written in a clear and analytical style, it serves as an indispensable guide for legal research, judicial decision-making, courtroom practice, and academic study.
Key Features
- Authoritative commentary by Justice G.P. Singh, updated by Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Published by LexisNexis India.
- Frequently cited by the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.
- Comprehensive coverage of principles and rules of statutory interpretation.
- Explains literal, golden, mischief, and purposive rules of interpretation.
- Covers internal and external aids to statutory construction.
- Discusses interpretation of taxing, penal, remedial, and constitutional statutes.
- Includes analysis of leading Indian and English judicial precedents.
- Useful for legal practice, judicial decision-making, legal research, and academic study.
- Ideal for advocates, judges, judicial service aspirants, academicians, and law students.
