Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
A construction may be put upon the language of the statute which modifies the meaning of the words and even the structure of the sentence, in cases where its ordinary meaning and grammatical construction: -
(i) Leads to a manifest contradiction of the apparent purpose of the enactment.
(ii) Leads to some unintended inconvenience.
(iii) Leads to some unintended absurdity.
(iv) Leads to fulfilment of the apparent purpose of the enactment.

• A. Only (i), (ii), and (iii)
• B. Only (i), (ii), and (iv)
• C. Only (i), (iii), and (iv)
• D. Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)

Hint:

The Golden Rule is a compromise between the Literal Rule and the Mischief Rule.
It is only used when a literal reading would make the law look absurd or self-contradictory.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A