What is meant by rule of law? Explain
Rule of law:
(i)It means that the laws apply in the same manner to all, regardless of a person’s status.
(ii)Rule of law is the foundation of any democracy. It means that no person is above the law.
(iii)There cannot be any distinction between a political leader, government official and an ordinary citizen.
(iv)Every citizen, from the Prime Minister to a small farmer in a remote village, is subjected to the same laws.
(v)No person can legally claim any special treatment or privilege just because he or she happens to be an important person.