Prof. T. Bhattacharyya’s Interpretation of Statutes, now in its 11th Edition, is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the principles and techniques of statutory interpretation. The book explores how courts interpret and apply laws in light of the social, political, and economic objectives that legislation seeks to achieve. With law constantly evolving, the judiciary’s task of declaring and upholding the intent of the legislature has become both complex and dynamic—making this subject one of the most fascinating areas of legal study.

Designed for students, teachers, legal practitioners, judges, and law drafters, the book provides a clear and systematic analysis of the doctrines, rules, and canons of interpretation, supported by landmark judicial pronouncements of the Supreme Court and High Courts of India, as well as notable foreign judgments. Prof. Bhattacharyya rejects the idea of treating constitutional interpretation as a separate branch, emphasizing instead that the same fundamental principles of interpretation apply to all laws.

This updated edition preserves the book’s scholarly yet accessible style, making it ideal for both academic and professional reference. It also includes the General Clauses Act, 1897 as an appendix and a comprehensive Table of Cases for ready reference. Recently, the scope of industrial property has been expanded to include among others the protection of geographical indication of goods, plant varieties, and the lay-out designs of integrated circuits, as well as repression of unfair competition, including the protection of trade secrets.