Elaborate right to life and right to equality
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Right to equality means everyone is equal before the law. No one has given more attention or facilities all our equal in the eyes of law.
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The right to equality and right to freedom are the fundamental rights. Rights are reasonable claims of person s recognised by society and sanctioned by law.
Right to life:
The constitution says that no person can be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. It means that no person can be killed unless the court has ordered a death sentence. It also means that government or police officer cannot arrest or detain any citizen unless he has proper legal justification.
Article 21 deals with right to life.
Right to Equality:
The constitution says that the government shall not deny to any person in India equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws. It means that the laws apply in the same manner to all, regardless of a person's status. This is called the rule of law. Rule of law is foundation of any democracy. It means that no person is above the law. There cannot be any distinction between a political leader, government official and an ordinary citizen. The government shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion,race,caste,sex or place of birth. All the citizens have equality of opportunity in matters relating to employment or appointment to any position in the government. Articles 14 to 18 deals with right to equality.
1.Equality before the law (Article 14)
2.Prohibition of discrimination (Article 15)
3.Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16)
4.Abolition of untouchability (Article 17)
5.Abolition of titles (Article 18)