Difference between laws rules
Difference between
Laws; Rules and Regulations
Any society is governed by certain set of Laws, Rules and Regulations. Although in
common language they are used an synonyms yet there is substantial difference
between them.
Laws are rules that are enacted by governing body, while regulation is the process
of monitoring and enforcing the rules.
Laws are basically things that a person can and cannot do. Laws demand total
subjugation of an individual before them. They are to be mandatorily followed.
Law is enforced by government officials such as police officers, agents and judges.
Laws are ideas that must go through the process of checks, balances and votes in
order for them to become a law.
Laws must be obeyed by all. Laws set out standards, procedures and principles that
must be followed. A law is enforceable by the judicial system, i.e. those responsible
for breaking them can be prosecuted in court. There are various types of laws
framed like criminal laws, civil laws, and international laws. Breaking a law is a
punishable crime and has drastic consequences such as hefty fines, jail time and
community service time.
Regulation is basically ensuring that a law or legislation is put into effect and the
details of how it is put into effect. The regulations are the responsibility of the
executive branch.
Rules are generally framed with an objective of simplification, facilitation,
convenience etc. Although they are expected to be followed, they generally don't
carry the same force as laws. Example: Income Tax Act is the law which one has to
obey failing which stringent penal provisions are attracted. On the other hand we
have Income Tax Rules that help in execution of those laws. In other words rules
facilitate implementation of law.
Regulation on the other hand is intended to manage something which is allowed
by law. For example: Sale of Acid is not banned by law but is regulated so as to
prevent acid attack cases.
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