THE STATUTES SHOULD BE READ AS A WHOLE IN ITS CONTEXT
THE STATUTES SHOULD BE READ AS A WHOLE IN ITS CONTEXT: It is a basic principle in the field of law that the statutes should be read a whole in its context. This principle is one of the most vital and fundamental rules which are used for interpretation or construction of statutes by the Courts. We are well aware of the fact that a statute is written with several parts such as the sections, sub-sections, clauses, sub-clauses, exceptions, explanations, illustrations, schedules etc. These parts of a Statute are inter-linked with eachother. Also, when a statute is made by the law-makers it is made with certain intention and object. Such intentions or objects that are reflected throughout the various parts of the statute which have been mentioned above. Now, the Court has the vital duty of determining the legislative intent which is reflected throughout these various parts of the statute. This is why this has become a basic rule that the court must read the statute as a whole in its co