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Law & Justice - Nuances

Introduction of law is a basic incident of a democracy. The system of Laws came so that the stronger might not have their way at their choices, but according to law. In modern times, Peoples' Security and Progress are sought to be secured through codified laws and scheme of Justice is thus introduced to secure that Security and Progress. Section 3(29) of General Clauses Act, 1897 defines Law as any Act, ordinance, regulation, rule, order, bye-law or other instrument which has the force of law. The first attribute of Law is “Rule of law”, which means “Ruled by Law” and not by individual whims and fancies. This is also in fact and precisely one of the mandates of Article 14 of our Constitution, which among other things, guarantees equal protection of laws to all persons. The attributes of law: A law or rule is a common sense which is binding on you to obey. A law is a social necessity prevailing over your own interest. Every law, as far as possible, must have a certain deg...