Assertion (A): One of the meanings ascribed to the rule of law is that the general principles of the Constitution are the result of Judicial decisions determining the rights of private persons in particular cases brought before the courts.
Reason (R): English judges played a retrogressive role in safeguarding the rights and liberties of Englishmen. Dicey, who was a liberal castigated the Judges.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

Answer: Option C