The 'Golden Rule' of interpretation directs courts to:
AAlways use literal meaning
BUse literal meaning unless it would lead to absurdity or repugnance with the rest of the statute
CPrefer purposive construction always
DApply external aids first
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Use literal meaning unless it would lead to absurdity or repugnance with the rest of the statute
1. Golden rule — start with literal meaning; if it produces absurdity or inconsistency, depart to avoid that result.
2. It is a corrective to a strict literal approach.
3. Hence (B).
_Source: ICAI BoS CA Inter Paper 2 — Interpretation of Statutes_