"Equal protection of laws" means that among equals, the laws should be equal and should be equally administered, ensuring that persons in similar circumstances are treated alike both in privileges conferred and liabilities imposed by the laws. It allows for reasonable classification but prohibits class legislation.
In which article of the constitution 'Equal Protection of Law' is provided ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2018 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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