alleryStart learning →The purposive approach is derived from which older rule?
AThe literal rule
BThe golden rule
CThe plain meaning rule
DThe mischief rule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The mischief rule
Purposive interpretation grew out of the mischief rule laid down in Heydon's Case.
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