The concept of 'Rule of Law' has several elements, some of which are as follows: (i) Absence of arbitrary power (ii) Equality before law (iii) Primacy of the rights of the individual (iv) Cannot be d…

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The concept of 'Rule of Law' has several elements, some of which are as follows: (i) Absence of arbitrary power (ii) Equality before law (iii) Primacy of the rights of the individual (iv) Cannot be destroyed by an amendment Which of the above are applicable to the Indian system?

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(i), (ii) and (iii) only

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Explanation: Dicey's three elements of the rule of law — absence of arbitrary power, equality before law and primacy of individual rights — apply to the Indian system; official key gives (B).

The concept of 'Rule of Law' has several elements, some of which are as follows: (i) Absence of arbitrary power (ii) Equality before law (iii) Primacy of the rights of the individual (iv) Cannot be destroyed by an amendment Which of the above are applicable to the Indian system?

Answer: B. (i), (ii) and (iii) only

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The concept of 'Rule of Law' has several elements, some of which are as follows: (i) Absence of arbitrary power (ii) Equality before law (iii) Primacy of the rights of the individual (iv) Cannot be destroyed by an amendment Which of the above are applicable to the Indian system?

Answer: B. (i), (ii) and (iii) only

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