The prosecutor argued: "The word 'operate' means to cause to function. A broken watch cannot function. But the Act's object is to prevent noise and distraction. The risk of a watch suddenly starting is enough. Mr. Mehta should be convicted."
At the heart of Singh’s commentary is the pursuit of the "intention of the Legislature" (mens or sententia legis). Objective Approach: principles of statutory interpretation gp singh
Singh notes that literalism should not be followed if it leads to an absurdity that the legislature could not have possibly intended. III. The Golden and Mischief Rules The prosecutor argued: "The word 'operate' means to
The prosecutor argued: "The word 'operate' means to cause to function. A broken watch cannot function. But the Act's object is to prevent noise and distraction. The risk of a watch suddenly starting is enough. Mr. Mehta should be convicted."
At the heart of Singh’s commentary is the pursuit of the "intention of the Legislature" (mens or sententia legis). Objective Approach:
Singh notes that literalism should not be followed if it leads to an absurdity that the legislature could not have possibly intended. III. The Golden and Mischief Rules