Difference between interpretation and construction-Q15 PDF

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Difference between interpretation and construction-Q15...

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1) Difference between interpretation and construction BASIS FOR COMPARISON

INTERPRETATION

CONSTRUCTION

Meaning

Interpretation implies the identification of true sense of the statute.

Construction means drawing inferences about the subject, that are above the direct expression of text.

Determines

Linguistic meaning

Legal effect

Used when

Court complies with simple meaning of the legal text.

Legal text exhibits ambiguous meaning and the court has to decide whether the words used in the legal text covers the case or not.

Key Differences Between Interpretation and Construction The difference between interpretation and construction can be drawn clearly on the following grounds: 1. In law, interpretation refers to, understanding the words and true sense in the provisions of the statute. On the other hand, construction is described as drawing conclusions, in relation to the case, that lie beyond the outright expression of the legal text.

2. While interpretation is all about the linguistic meaning of the legal text, Construction determines the legal effect of the words and writings of the statute.

3. When the simple meaning of the legal text is to be drawn, then that will be called an interpretation. Conversely, when the literal meaning of the words used in the legal text results in ambiguity, then construction is opted, so as to decide whether the case is covered by it or not.

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