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- Article 15 of Part III of the Constitution is extremely significant as it prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. However, unlike Article 14 that protects all persons whether they are citizens or aliens, the scope of Article 15 extends only to the citizens of India.
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Jul 11, 2016 · Article 14 of Indian Constitution treats all people the same in the eyes of the law. Article 14 is described in two parts – which states and commands the State not to deny to any person ‘equality before the law’.
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Dec 26, 2023 · While Article 14 is available to all persons, Article 15 is available to citizens only. Moreover, Article 14 guarantees the general right of equality, while Article 15 and Article 16 are instances of the same right in favour of citizens in some special circumstances.
It says 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’. It uses two expressions “equality before the law” and “equal protection of the law”. It confers rights on all persons whether citizens or foreigners.
The Articles guarantee equality before the law and equal protection of the laws (Article 14), prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15), and equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
Article 14 deals with the general right to equality and equal protection of law whereas articles 15-18 guarantee equality in certain specified matters. Right to equally is the most important right for a democratic, socialist, secular, republic as envisaged in the Preamble to the constitution.
Aug 22, 2023 · Article 15(1): Under this article, the State is strictly prohibited from treating the citizens unfavorably or discriminating against them based on their religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. However, discrimination on other grounds is not prohibited under this article.
Feb 14, 2024 · As ruled by the Supreme Court, while Article 14 forbids class legislation, it permits the reasonable classification of persons, objects, and transactions by law. However, the classification should not be arbitrary, artificial, or evasive.
