What is meant by statutory interpretation?

Solution

The purpose behind interpretation is to clarify the meaning of the words used in the statutes which might not be that clear. It is the art of finding out the true sense of an enactment by giving the words of the enactment their natural and ordinary meaning. Statutory interpretation is the process by which courts interpret and apply legislation. When the language of the statute is clear, there is no need for the rules of interpretation. But, in certain cases, more than one meaning may be derived from the same word or sentence. It is, therefore, necessary to interpret the statute to find out the real intention of the statute.