Significance of Rule of Law in India

The Rule of law is the foundation of a democratic society. Rule of law is the basic feature of the constitution of India, which guarantees Justice, equality and liberty. The constitution of India is the supreme fundamental law and all laws have to be in consonance or in accord with the constitution. The rule of law under the constitution serves the needs of the people without unduly infringing their rights. It recognizes the social reality and tries to adjust itself to it from time to time avoiding the authoritarian path. Article 14 of the constitution of India provides that the state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. Judiciary is the guardian of the Rule of law. Hence, it is not only the third pillar but also a central pillar of the democratic state.