Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
Which of the following statement (s) in respect of Rule of Law is/are correct?
Options:
Rule of law is an essential tool to protect the freedom and dignity of individuals against organized powers.
In the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India in the Maneka Gandhi Case 'rule of law' was categorized as a 'basic structure' of the constitution.
Rule of law as a principle is based in both democratic societies as well as monarchies.
All of the above.
Correct Answer:
Rule of law is an essential tool to protect the freedom and dignity of individuals against organized powers.
Explanation:
Rule of law is an essential tool to protect the freedom and dignity of individuals against organized powers. In the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India in the Keshavananda Bharti v. State of Kerala, 'rule of law' was categorized as a 'basic structure' of the constitution. Rule of law as a principle is essentially based only in democratic societies and is not a known feature of monarchies.