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Q60 (CISF/2018) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India ?

Explanation

Article 14 of the Constitution of India states that "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India." This right is available to all persons, including citizens, foreigners, and legal entities like corporations.

  • Equality before the law: A concept of British origin, it implies the absence of any special privileges in favor of any individual.
  • Equal protection of the laws: A concept from the American Constitution, it implies the right to equal treatment in similar circumstances.

Other options: Article 12 defines the term 'State' for the purpose of Fundamental Rights. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. Article 15 prohibits discrimination specifically on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

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