Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality. It states that "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India." This article embodies the principle of Rule of Law.
Which Article is related to equality before law?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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