Lesson 5.7 Rule of Law || Class 9 Social Notes

RULE OF LAW

1. What is the rule of law?

→ The state in which every activity of the state is governed by the law is called a state of law.

2. According to Professor A. V. Dicey, what are the things included under the rule of law?

= i. Constitution is the basic law of the state.

ii. It is the law of the state that everyone should be treated equally.

iii. No one should be punished without violating the laws and policies of the state.

3. Mention the characteristics of the rule of law.

= 1. Democratic governance system

ii. The supremacy of justice

iii. good governance

iv. Equality and Parity Periodic Elections

4. Explain the importance of rule of law in a democratic system of government.

= i. To maintain legal integrity,

ii. To maintain social justice,

iii. To eliminate impunity,

iv. To maintain peace and stability,

v. To develop a sense of ownership,

5. Write the measures to be taken to promote the rule of law.

= i. Corruption and other irregularities must be eradicated.

ii. Inclusive laws should be formulated and implemented.

iii. Everyone should be committed to obeying the law.

iv. Effective implementation of laws should be emphasized from all areas.

v. All citizens should have access to universal and speedy justice.

6. Mention the challenges facing movie state promotion in Nepal.

= i. Corruption and abuse of authority,

ii. Tendency to interpret the law according to one's own will

iii. The practice of demanding rights without complying with duties,

iv. Absence of an effective agency to monitor the implementation of the law,

v. Lack of effective implementation of court decisions in favor of the rule of law,