Which of the following statements in terms of Article 14 of the Consti

Which of the following statements in terms of Article 14 of the Constitution of India is/are correct ?

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Article 14 would apply only when invidious discrimination is meted out to equals and similarly circumstanced without any rational basis
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023

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Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct regarding Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

Article 14 states: “The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.”

Statement 1 describes the principle of ‘equal protection of the laws’, which allows for differential treatment of unequal persons if based on a reasonable classification, but prohibits arbitrary or invidious discrimination among equals. Statement 2 is a direct articulation of the twin concepts embodied in Article 14: ‘equality before the law’ (a negative concept preventing special privileges) and ‘equal protection of the laws’ (a positive concept requiring equal treatment under equal circumstances). Both concepts are applicable within India’s territory to all persons, citizens and non-citizens alike.

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