Difference Between Grammatical Interpretations and Logical Interpretations

Difference between Grammatical Interpretations and Logical Interpretations are as follows:

Grammatical Interpretations

1. It is also called “Literal Interpretation”.
2. 

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   It depends upon the ‘letter’ of enacted law.

3. It interprets only the ‘verbal expression of the law’. It does not go beyond the ‘literal legist’.
4. In grammatical interpretation, the words are construed according to the popular or dictionary meaning of the term. It gives the plain sense.
5. Grammatical interpretations are used frequently in courts.

Logical Interpretations

1. It is also called “Functional Interpretation”.
2. It depends upon the ‘spirit’ of enacted law.
3. It looks beyond upon the ‘literal legist’. It seeks elsewhere for some other and more satisfactory evidence of the true intention of the legislature.
4. Where grammatical interpretation fails, in such cases the ‘sentential legist’ may be ascertained from other factors.
5. Rarely, it is used.