The rule of Law is one of the basic and general principles of the constitution. It is characterized in the words of Max Weber as – “legal domination as an idea of government of law rather than an idea of men.’’

So, in essence rule of law means that everyone from the government to its officials, together with citizens should act according to the law.

The doctrine of rule of law has been described as supremacy of the law. This means that where there is rule of law no person can be said to be above the law, even the functions and actions of the executive organ of the state shall be within the ambit of the law.