Rule of Law is the equality of everyone before law, including legislative, executive and judiciary.
This term was initially used in UK because of un-written Constitution and got famous through A. V. Dicey's book "Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution."
Principles of the Rule of Law:
- Law is sole authority
- Equal for everyone
- Obedience to the law
- Fairness application
- Separation of powers
- Participation in law making
- Certainty of law
- Transparency in legal process
In 1762, King's Chief Messenger (Secretary of State) with his team enter into the home of John Entick by force, damaging locks, doors, charts and pamphlets, causing a damage of about 2000 pound.
Entick sued against the messengers for illegally entering into his house and damage. In reply to the Court, the messenger maintained that he was abiding by the orders of the Secretary of State. Court rejected their claim and said that, the Secretary of State has no right to issue such a warrant.