Publisher's Synopsis
THE LITERAL & CONTEXTUAL INTERPRETATION OF INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872
By Prof. M Abid (Manchester, UK)
This groundbreaking book presents a literal and contextual interpretation of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, designed to simplify and clarify one of the most vital components of Indian legal jurisprudence. Drawing on the methodology of grammatical breakdown and contextual analysis, Professor M Abid offers a structured, clause-by-clause interpretation of each section of the Act.
Inspired by the foundational principles laid out in the classic article "The Contextual Interpretation of Statutes" by Frederick J. De Sloovere (1936), this book bridges the gap between rigid statutory language and real-world legal application. Using the rules of English grammar and legal composition, the author translates complex legal text into accessible language-an essential tool for effective advocacy and understanding.
This book is particularly valuable for Judges, Magistrates, Police Officers, Prosecutors, Advocates, and Law Students across India. Given that legal English can often be a barrier to true comprehension, especially in the Indian legal context, this work brings much-needed clarity and interpretive depth to the Evidence Act.
Whether you're preparing for the courtroom or academic examinations, this volume ensures that readers gain both literal clarity and contextual insight into one of the most litigated and referenced laws in the Indian legal system.
