Landmark case · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4
Crawford v. Spooner
(1846) 6 Moore PC 1 · Privy Council
The court cannot fill gaps by adding words the legislature has not used.
From topic
Literal (plain meaning) rule — Unit I, Interpretation of Statutes.
Related sections:
- General Clauses Act, 1897, 3 — Definitions for Central Acts
- General Clauses Act, 1897, 13 — Gender and number
- Constitution of India, 245 — Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States