State the importance of Right to Equality.(long answer question)
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State the importance of Right to Equality.(long answer question)
- The purpose of this research is to identify the meaning of Equality before law which is defined under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. It is one of the fundamental right. This concept introduce us with the importance of Article 14 and the difference between Equality before the law and Equal protection of the law. It also introduce us with the new concept equality and relating cases.
- Article 14 of the Constitution of India declares that the state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws written in the territory of India. Article 14 has been taken from Section 1 of the 14 th Amendment Act of the Constitution of the United State. It is not only right of Indian Citizens but also the right of non-citizens. Article 14 Equality before law means that each person within the territory of India will get equal protection of laws.
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Meaning and Importance of Article 14 Equality before law
Equality before law means that among equals the law should be equal and should be equally administered, that like should be treated alike. The right to sue and to be sued, to prosecute and to be prosecuted for the same kind of actions should be same for all the citizens of full age and understanding without distinctions of race, religion, wealth, social status and political influence. Article 14 of the Constitution does not meant to perpetuate illegality and fraud.
Equality is a trite, which cannot be claimed in the illegality and therefore, cannot be enforced by a citizen or Court in a negative manner. Thus Article 14 uses two expresions Equality before the law and Equal protection of laws. Both these expression have been used in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The first expression Equality before the law is of English origin and the second expression equal protection of law is taken from the American Constitution.
Equality before the law is a negative concept implying the absence of any special privilage in favour of individuals and the equal subject of all classes to the ordinary law.
Equal protection of the law is more positive concept implying equality of treatment in equal circumstances. Both the expression gives common idea is that of equal justice.