Which one among the following is not correct as per Article 14 of th

Which one among the following is not correct as per Article 14 of the Constitution of India?

Equality before law is guaranteed to citizens of India only.

It secures for any person equal protection of laws within the territory of India.

The State shall not deny to any person equality before law within the territory of India.

The State shall not deny to non-citizens equality before law within the territory of India.

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024

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The statement that is not correct as per Article 14 of the Constitution of India is A) Equality before law is guaranteed to citizens of India only.

Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to ‘any person’ within the territory of India. The term ‘person’ includes not only citizens but also non-citizens (foreigners) and legal entities like corporations and companies.

Article 14 is a fundamental right that prohibits discrimination. ‘Equality before law’ is a negative concept implying the absence of any special privilege for any person and the equal subjection of all persons to the ordinary law of the land. ‘Equal protection of laws’ is a positive concept requiring the State to treat persons alike in similar circumstances, allowing for reasonable classification but forbidding class legislation. Options B, C, and D correctly reflect that Article 14 applies to ‘any person’ and guarantees both equality before law and equal protection of laws within India’s territory, including to non-citizens.

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