How to Read and Analyse Statutes
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About Reading and Analysing Statutes Masterclass
Statutory interpretation isn’t just theory—it’s at the heart of legal reasoning. This compact yet comprehensive session helps you understand how statutes are structured, how to read them methodically, and how courts interpret legal language.
The masterclass brings legal text to life and trains you to spot meaning, ambiguity, and intent in the law. It is designed to give you hands-on skills to read, interpret, and apply statutory provisions effectively.
Eligibility
- Law students preparing for exams, moot courts, or internships
- Recent law graduates aiming to strengthen their understanding of statutory interpretation
- Aspiring lawyers who want to build practical skills in reading legal provisions
- Young professionals in legal fields seeking clarity and confidence in handling statutory texts
- CA and CS candidates and professionals
- Anyone interested
Course Plan
- The role of statutes in legal research, exams, and practice
- How to identify and understand the structure of a statute: preamble, definitions, sections, illustrations, and schedules
- The step-by-step method to read and break down any statutory provision
- Importance of keywords like shall, may, notwithstanding, includes, and how they affect interpretation
- How to identify provisos, exceptions, explanations, and internal cross-references
- Key interpretation rules: Literal Rule, Golden Rule, Mischief Rule, and more
- Doctrines like Ejusdem Generis and Noscitur a Sociis—what they mean and how to apply them
- The role of judicial interpretation in shaping statutory meaning
- Case studies: How courts interpret statutes in real-life situations
Faculty
Adv Surya A Nair has been practicing law for 2 years and made achievements in moot court competitions and excellence in IMUN.
Duration
1+ Hours
Language
English
Masterclass Fee
Rs 99