The ‘Rule of Law’ is a key feature of the Indian Constitution which is a doctrine ascribed to ____________________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Albert Venn Dicey.
The ‘Rule of Law’ is a key feature of the Indian Constitution and is a doctrine ascribed to Albert Venn Dicey. He was a British jurist who popularized this principle in his book “Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution” published in 1885. According to Dicey, the Rule of Law means that no one is above the law, all individuals are equal before the law, and laws must be applied fairly and consistently. This concept greatly influenced democratic systems, including India's.
Incorrect Options:
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Adam Smith – Known for economic theories, especially free markets and capitalism, not legal doctrines.
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Karl Marx – Associated with communism and class struggle, not the Rule of Law.
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Plato – Ancient Greek philosopher who discussed justice and governance, but not the modern legal concept of the Rule of Law as defined by Dicey.