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Article 14 — Equality before law

Protects equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

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How to understand this Article

Article 14 sits in Part III of the Constitution. Its scope comes from the precise words of the provision, relevant exceptions and binding judicial interpretation. A short summary helps identify the issue but cannot answer whether a particular person's rights have been infringed.

Where it becomes relevant

It commonly arises in research on equality, discrimination, arbitrariness equal protection. Identify whether the question concerns a directly enforceable right, an institutional power, or a Directive Principle before determining the appropriate legal remedy.

What to verify

The Constitution is amended from time to time. Verify the consolidated text, the effective operation of amendments and the legal position laid down by later judgments.

Research caution

The descriptions on this website are educational summaries; they do not constitute case-specific advice or certify that a provision applies to given facts.