The Law Between The Lines: Interpretation As The Architecture Of Judicial Power
- IJLLR Journal
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Agnivesh Kaushik, Symbiosis Law School, Noida
ABSTRACT
Interpretation as a practice has been serving as the bridge between the implemented laws and their application, having a crucial judicial function rather than a subsidiary practice. Even though statutes have been seen as the backbone of the legal system; factual variations, technological advancements or evolving realities of the society are inevitable and cannot be anticipated by the language of statutes. Hence, judicial interpretation becomes a core exercise to subside ambiguity, arbitrariness, and constitutional inconsistency. This paper analyses how interpretation acts as a weapon as well as a shield for the third organ of the state, examining how decision making bodies mediate between the text and the intent of the legislature while simultaneously preserving the supremacy of constitution and rule of law. By exploring multiple interpretative doctrines, including the literal, golden, and mischief rules along with internal as well as external aids the paper carves its way towards the jurisprudential evolution of interpretation as a practice in the Indian Legal System, making a shift from strict textualism towards a more purposive and equity oriented method. The light has also been shed demonstrating the fact that interpretation is not just a linguistic pursuit but also a normative as well as a constitutional responsibility which helps in shaping governance, guiding precedent and ensures that law always continues to live, thrive and be responsive.
