Article 14 states, "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India." It is a cornerstone of the Fundamental Rights.
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides 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 ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2018 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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