Lexis Nexis’s Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes by Dr Avtar Singh and Dr Harpreet Kaur – 6th Edition 2026.

Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes explores the fundamental rules drawn from the general scope and intention of legislative instruments. Published by Lexis Nexis, this extensively revised 6th Edition (2026) explains statutory interpretation not merely as a mechanical science, but as a nuanced art form. It teaches readers how to determine the true meaning of legal writing and decode the original intent of the framers by placing words in the exact context of a given situation.

Decoding the Legislative Intent

Adopting a lucid and analytical approach, the textbook breaks down complex jurisprudential theories into accessible, student-friendly chapters.

• Aids to Construction: Provides a detailed analysis of both Internal Aids (title, preamble, headings, marginal notes, provisos) and External Aids (parliamentary history, historical facts, dictionaries, foreign decisions) used by courts to interpret statutes.

• Rules of Interpretation: Meticulously explains the primary rules of construction—including the Literal Rule, the Golden Rule, and the Mischief Rule (Heydon’s Case)—alongside the rule of harmonious construction.

• Recent Judicial Trends: Emphasizes established principles by weaving in notable, contemporary case law, ensuring students understand how the Supreme Court and High Courts apply these rules in modern disputes.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.): Perfectly mapped to university syllabi across India, making it the ultimate exam-prep and foundational reading material.

• Judicial Services Aspirants: An indispensable aid for mastering the interpretation clauses required for state judiciary mains examinations.

• Legal Practitioners & Academicians: A handy reference guide for drafting legal arguments that rely on the strict or purposive interpretation of specific statutory provisions.

About the Legendary Authors

Dr. Avtar Singh & Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur Dr. Avtar Singh and Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur are a legendary father-daughter duo in Indian legal academia, widely celebrated for co-authoring some of the country’s most authoritative and standard textbooks.

The late Dr. Avtar Singh was a renowned legal scholar and an absolute authority on mercantile, contract, and property law. His daughter, Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur, is a highly distinguished academic administrator currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur. She actively preserves and updates their collective legal masterworks, ensuring that classic foundational texts seamlessly incorporate recent landmark judicial decisions and statutory reforms.

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