Equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the ter

Equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India is guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Article 14″ option2=”Article 15″ option3=”Article 16″ option4=”Article 22″ correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021

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Article 14 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to ‘Equality before the law or equal protection of the laws’ within the territory of India.

Article 14 is a fundamental right that prohibits discrimination and ensures that everyone is treated equally under the law, subject to reasonable classifications.

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on specific grounds (religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth). Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment. Article 22 provides protection against arbitrary arrest and detention. While all these articles relate to equality in different aspects, Article 14 specifically contains the phrases “Equality before the law” and “Equal protection of the laws”.

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