It is the modification of the literal rule of interpretation. The literal rule emphasises on the literal meaning of legal words or words used in the legal context which may often lead to ambiguity and absurdity. The golden rule tries to avoid anomalous and absurd consequences from arising from literal interpretation. In view of the same, the grammatical meaning of such words is usually modified. The court is usually interested in delivering justice and in order to foresee the consequences of their decisions the golden rule is usually applied. This rule of interpretation aims at giving effect to the spirit of the law as the mere mechanical and grammatical meaning may not be sufficient.<\/p>\n
Whenever the grammatical construction cannot be given without any doubt only then shall the golden rule of interpretation be applied bearing in mind the consequences of the decision given. Language of the law is usually an external manifestation of the intention of the legislature underlying the law for which the golden rule is used. This rule of interpretation is used on the basis of discretion of the judges on giving due consideration to the consequences of the judgment given by them. An example of the same is S. 125 of the CrPC which deals with maintenance given to women. The court while interpreting the term \u2018wife\u2019 included those women who have entered into bigamy, talakshuda women and divorced women. The court has stated that even though a woman may have relinquished her rights on divorce, she may claim maintenance u\/s 125 as she will she be regarded as a \u2018wife\u2019 10 years after such divorce. Further, in the case of Chandrima Das<\/em> the courts interpreted that Article 21 shall be available to non-citizens as well as citizens.<\/p>\n