Article 14 – Constitution of India 

Article 14 – Constitution of India 

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Article 14 – Equality before law

Bare Act Text

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 in Simple Language

Article 14 guarantees equality to all persons and restrains the State from acting arbitrarily. It ensures that like cases are treated alike and that any differentiation must have a reasonable basis.

Illustrations

If two persons are similarly situated, the State cannot apply different rules to them without a valid reason.

Important Case Laws

• E.P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu
• Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

Practical Notes

Reasonable classification is permitted, but arbitrariness violates Article 14.

FAQs

Q. Does Article 14 apply only to citizens?
A. No, it applies to all persons.

Article 14 – Constitution of India 

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