(3) ‘Magna Carta’ a milestone, which preached about liberties of people of England came into existence in 1215 A.D. Magna Carta, meaning ‘The Great Charter’, is one of the most famous documents in the world. Originally issued by King John of England as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced in 1215, Magna Carta established for the first time the principle that everybody, including the king, was subject to the law. Magna Carta remains a cornerstone of the British constitution.