The document defines the rule of law as a legal principle where law governs a nation rather than arbitrary decisions of individuals in government. It refers to the authority and influence of law in society, especially as a constraint on behavior, including of government officials. The rule of law has three main principles: supremacy of law meaning no one is punishable except through legal process; equality before law where no person is above the law; and predominance of legal spirit where constitutional principles come from judicial decisions on cases. While not explicitly mentioned, Indian courts frequently cite the rule of law in their judgments.