There are certain weaknesses in the literal interpretation or plain meaning rule:
DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF GOLDEN RULE
Technical words in technical sense
Avoiding Addition or Substitution or Rejection of words
Casus omissus (a point not provided for by a statute)
Ejusdem generis (of the same kind)
Noscitur A Sociis (doubtful words are interpreted according to context)
Reddendo Singula Singulis
Unit -three Aids of Interpretation
Preamble of the Constitution
Definition sections or Interpretation Clauses
Headings And Marginal Notes
Proviso, Exception, Saving clause
Historical Facts and Surrounding Circumstances
Developments-Social ,Political, Economic and Scientific
Reference to other statutes
Two. Interpretation of Tax Statutes
Two reasonable interpretations and Doubt regarding the meaning
Wide and Comprehensive language
Scientific advancements and current meaning
Over stretching of presumption of innocence