Rule of Law
As per World Justice Project’s definition, the rule of law is “a durable system of laws, institutions, norms and community commitment” that delivers the following universal principles: Accountability, Just Law, Open Government, Accessible and Impartial Justice.
Constitutional Provisions
- The Preamble of the Constitution itself prescribes the ideas of Justice, Liberty and Equality.
- These concepts are further enunciated in Part III of the Constitution and are made enforceable.
- Article 14 talks about Rule of Law.
Judicial Pronouncements
- The Supreme Court of India in Chief Settlement Commissioner Punjab v. Om Prakash observed that in our constitutional system, the central and most characteristic ....
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Indian Polity And Governance
- 1 Principle of Natural Justice
- 2 Appointment & Transfer of Judges
- 3 Doctrine of Eminent Domain: State Property, Common Property & Community Property
- 4 Distribution of Legislative Power: What Centre & States can & cannot do?
- 5 Powers of Central Investigation Agencies
- 6 Election Commission: Power, Limitations & Conflicts
- 7 Recusal of Judges
- 8 Speaker vs. Governor: Separation of Powers
- 9 Lokpal & Lokayukta: Powers, Functions & Limitations
- 10 Creation of New States in India
