Literal is a formalist theory of statutory interpretation which holds that a statute's ordinary meaning should govern its interpretation, as opposed to inquiries into non-textual sources such as the intention of the legislature in passing the law.
literal and purposive approach
Purposive.
what is the objective of statutory interpretation
Statutory interpretation is the process in which the court interpets and applies legislation. By correctly understanding its general principles and its general purpose, a person may avail the option of Statutory interpretation
Generally speaking it can be said that there are two contrasting views as to how judges should interpret a statute. Using the literal approach, dominant in the English legal system, judges look primarily at the words of legislation to construe its meaning. Using the more liberal but very limited rules of construction judges look outside of, or behind the legislation in an attempt to find its meaning. It is evident that there are several ways for statutes to be interpreted. The literal and, to a lesser extent the, golden rules look to the actual wording of the statutes. The mischief and purposive approach go beyond that. Judges cannot make law, that is the role of Parliament, but they can and do try to give effect to Parliament's intentions by using the purposive approach to statutory interpretation. This many would say, allows judges to create law, by assuming to know Parliament's true intention in a given piece of legislation or provision of it. It can be seen as the courts interfering in areas outside their remit, as per the doctrine of Separation of Powers.
It is an approach to statutory and constitutional interpretation under which common law courts interpret an enactment (that is, a statute, a part of a statute, or a clause of a constitution) in light of the purpose for which it was enacted.
Statutory interpretation is the process by which courts interpret and apply legislation. Some amount of interpretation is often necessary when a case involves a statute.
It is an approach to statutory and constitutional interpretation under which common law courts interpret an enactment (that is, a statute, a part of a statute, or a clause of a constitution) in light of the purpose for which it was enacted.
The Purpose Approach is a rule of construction used by judges to assess the aims and objectives of statues or legislation. It look forward at why Parliament or any other body with delegated legislation to assess 'what' exactly the 'purpose' of the Act, rule or state was/is. It is favoured by the European legal system and UK judges. It forms part of 4 different rules; namely, Literal, Mischief, Golden and the Purpose.
what is separate dwelling
It is changing a literal interpretation to an allegory.
Fundamentalism