Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Interpretation of Constitution — Constitutional Provisions Must Be Read Together and Not in Isolation

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Constitutional provisions must be read harmoniously. The principle applies to constitutional interpretation. Isolated reading may distort meaning. The rule ensures coherence. The court will consider the entire Constitution. The principle is fundamental.

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