Question

Explain about Article 14

Answer 1

Answer:

Article 14 of the Constitution of India provides for equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. It 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."

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Answer 2

Article 14 : Equality before the Law or the Equal Protection of Law

• It says that state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

• Two aspects are there:

• Equality Before Law :- A negative concept, where no man is above law. It ensures juristic equality under the constitution. Equality is antithetic to arbitrariness. Equality and arbitrariness are sworn enemies.

• But certain exceptions to it are, the president of India, state governors, Public servants, Judges, Foreign diplomats, etc., who enjoy immunities, protections, and special privileges.

• Equal Protection of Law: A positive concept, which says that law(s) shall be applied equally among individuals who are placed equally. It means like should be treated alike.

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