- Article 14 contains two concepts: 'Equality before law' and 'Equal protection of the laws'. - 'Equality before law' is of British origin. - 'Equal protection of the laws' is of American origin.
The phrase 'equality before law' used in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 68th · Topic: Sources of Constitution (British Constitution (Parliamentary System, Rule of Law, Single Citizenship))
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