Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Constitutional Interpretation — Statute or Constitution Must Be Read as a Whole to Determine Legislative Intendment

Area of law: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

The Constitution must be read as a whole. The principle applies to constitutional interpretation. No provision is read in isolation. The rule ensures that the court captures the full intent. The court will harmonise all provisions. The principle is fundamental.

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