With reference to the 'Rule of Law', consider the following statements: 1. It implies that all laws apply equally to all citizens, without any special privilege or discrimination. 2. It establishes a pre-determined procedure and specific punishment for every type of legal violation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Fundamental Rights — question ID 365
Options
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B.
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The Rule of Law means that no person is above the law and laws apply equally to all citizens (the term 'strictly' does not define the core principle of rule of law, equality does). It also ensures that there is a specific judicial process and predetermined punishment for crimes, preventing arbitrary exercise of power.