Question
Write in your own words what you understand by the term the ‘rule of law’. In your response include a fictitious or real example of a violation of the rule of law.
Solution
The term the ‘rule of law’ means that all laws apply equally to all citizens and no one is above the law, not even the President of India. The law cannot discriminate between person on the basis of their religion, caste or gender. Any crime or violation of law has a specific punishment as well as a process through which the guilt of the person has to be established. Example of violation of the rule of law:
(i)Driving a two-wheeler in a helmet is a law. But we find people often violating this law.
(ii)Bribing an official is a crime. But it has become a practice nowadays. It is a complete violation of law.
