Question

'Rule of Law' means

• A. Equality before the Law
• B. Supremacy of the Law
• C. Predominance of legal spirit
• D. All of the above

Hint:

The Rule of Law, in essence, means that the law is supreme, everyone is equal under it, and rights are protected by the courts. It is the bedrock of a just and democratic society, opposing arbitrary rule.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The concept of the 'Rule of Law', as famously articulated by A.V. Dicey, has three main pillars: \begin{enumerate} \item Supremacy of the Law: The absolute authority and predominance of law, as opposed to arbitrary power or government discretion. No one can be punished except for a breach of law established in an ordinary legal manner before ordinary courts. \item Equality before the Law: All citizens are subject to the same law administered in ordinary courts, regardless of their position or rank. \item Predominance of Legal Spirit: The Constitution is the result of the rights of individuals as defined and enforced by the courts, rather than the Constitution being the source of individual rights. \end{enumerate} All the given options represent these core tenets.