Rule of Law
PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity
Previous Year Questions (PYQ) for this topic
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Rule of Law – PYQ Points
1. Basic Principles
Rule of Law is based on the noble idea of removing arbitrariness from governance and ensuring that all are equal before the law.
2. Key Elements
- Accountability: The government, private institutions, and all other bodies are accountable to the law made by the people.
- Equality: The principle of "Equality before Law" is the most important component of the Rule of Law.
- Security: It forms the foundation for international peace and security.
- Rights: Its primary objective is to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people.
3. Explanation by A.V. Dicey
- Where Rule of Law prevails, there is no place for arbitrary power.
- Law is the supreme authority in the country.
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