alleryStart learning →The mischief rule aims to suppress the mischief and:
AAdvance the remedy
BShield the judge
CWiden the offence
DRepeal the statute
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Advance the remedy
The rule directs the court to construe the statute so as to suppress the mischief and advance the remedy.
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