Equality before law
Addresses equality before the law and equal protection of laws.
Official law source ↗Civil & constitutional · LEGAL ISSUE GUIDE
Fundamental Rights / Constitution
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Search frequently used constitutional Articles on equality, freedom, liberty and remedies.
Understanding this legal issue
Search frequently used constitutional Articles on equality, freedom, liberty and remedies.
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Key question: Which right and which kind of State action are involved?
SELECTED PROVISIONS · NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST
Equality & freedoms
Prohibition of discrimination
Places limits on specified kinds of discrimination by the State; its scope includes express exceptions.
Official law source ↗Protection of certain freedoms
Protects specified freedoms, subject to constitutionally permitted restrictions.
Official law source ↗Protection in respect of conviction for offences
Concerns retrospective criminal punishment, double jeopardy and compelled self-incrimination.
Official law source ↗Protection of life and personal liberty
Protects life and personal liberty, subject to procedure established by law and constitutional interpretation.
Official law source ↗Right to education
Addresses free and compulsory education for children in the specified age group.
Official law source ↗Protection against arrest and detention
Sets out safeguards concerning arrest and detention, subject to constitutional exceptions.
Official law source ↗Other rights
Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour
Prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labour, subject to the text of the Article.
Official law source ↗Prohibition of child labour in certain places
Addresses employment of children below fourteen in factories, mines and other hazardous employment.
Official law source ↗Freedom of conscience and religion
Provides freedom of conscience and religion, subject to public order, morality, health and other constitutional provisions.
Official law source ↗Remedies
Remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights
Provides a route to the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
Official law source ↗High Courts’ power to issue writs
Enables High Courts to issue directions, orders or writs within the constitutional framework.
Official law source ↗Equal justice and free legal aid
Directive Principle on equal justice and provision of free legal aid.
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