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Which one among the following is not correct as per Article 14 of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article 14 of the Constitution of India 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."
The use of the term "any person" signifies that this right is available to both citizens and non-citizens (foreigners), as well as legal persons like corporations or registered societies. Therefore, statement A is incorrect because it falsely claims the right is guaranteed to citizens only. In contrast, certain Fundamental Rights like those under Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30 are exclusive to citizens of India. Since Article 14 applies to all persons within India's territory, statements B, C, and D are legally accurate interpretations of the constitutional provision.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following statements in terms of Article 14 of the Constitution of India is/are correct ?
1. Article 14 would apply only when invidious discrimination is meted out to equals and similarly circumstanced without any rational basis
2. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Who among the following are entitled to get the benefits of equality before the law and the equal protection of the laws as enshrined under Article 14 of the Constitution of India ? 1. All Indian citizens living in India. 2. All Indian citizens living abroad 3. Foreigners living within the territory of India 4. All citizens bom in India Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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 ?