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RESEARCH - BASED ACTIVITY _INDIA’S STRENGTH IN RULE OF LAW
CONTENTS
Research - based activity _India’s strength in rule of law ........................................................................................... 1
Teacher’s Section ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction – Rule of law ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Expected OutcomeS – ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Student’s Section ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Steps for Research .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Research Report ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
TEACHER’S SECTION
INTRODUCTION – RULE OF LAW
Traditionally, the rule of law has been viewed as the domain of lawyers and judges. But everyday issues
of safety, rights, justice, and governance affect us all; everyone is a stakeholder when it comes to the Rule
of Law. World Justice Project - https://worldjusticeproject.org published a report 2017-18 for 113
countries and their status on Rule of Law with below 8 factors/parameters –
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***Activity is recommended for 8
th
and 9
th
Grade students.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES –
1. Students will be able to understand the Rule of Law from a global perspective
2. Students will be able to analyze the status of India with regards to the Rule of Law
3. Students will be able to critically analyze the indicators associated with the Rule of Law and can
think of ways to improve the same as future citizens.
STUDENT’S SECTION
STEPS FOR RESEARCH
1. Go to the website link - https://worldjusticeproject.org/our-work/wjp-rule-law-index/wjp-rule-
law-index-2017%E2%80%932018
2. Go and click on Explore the Interactive data
3. Move the cursor on India Map and explore –
Global Ranking of India on the Rule of Law -…………………….
View full profile of India on different parameters-
4. Analyze each parameter given below under each category and identify any 2 areas where India
has a higher and a lower in the score. For e.g.,
For ex.
Parameter - Fundamental Rights,
Indicator - Freedom of Expression
India Ranking- High
India’s Score - 0.65
My Opinion - This is higher because India’s constitution provided us the freedom of speech in its
constitution and we are free to express our opinion and views in public
Parameter - Fundamental Rights,
Indicator – No Discrimination
India Ranking - Low
India’s Score - 0.42
My Opinion – This is low because many times it was found that judicial system and processes are
biased towards some powerful people and causing undue delay in common man’s cases.
View Full Profile
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RESEARCH REPORT
Parameter/Indicator
Ranking score –
High/Low
Score
Why
