𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆 14 (𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑰𝑰𝑰 – 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔)

 

After Articles 12 and 13, the Constitution introduces one of the most important Fundamental Rights: Article 14, which guarantees the Right to Equality. Article 14 states that every person is equal before the law and is entitled to equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

This Article ensures that the State cannot treat individuals unfairly or discriminate arbitrarily. It applies to all persons, citizens and non-citizens alike, and forms the foundation of justice and fairness in a democratic society.

Article 14 does not mean that everyone must be treated exactly the same in all situations. Instead, it allows reasonable classification, provided it is based on a valid and rational principle. For example, laws that provide special protections for children or disadvantaged groups are permitted if they serve a legitimate purpose.

The importance of Article 14 lies in its role as a safeguard against arbitrary government action. Courts frequently use this Article to strike down laws or actions that violate equality and fairness.

Thus, Article 14 stands as the cornerstone of Fundamental Rights, ensuring that the rule of law applies equally to everyone.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 𝗜𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

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