The Interplay Of Right To Equality And Reasonable Classification Under Article 14: Decoding Article 14 Beyond Formal Equality With Special Reference To Rule Of Law In India
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Dr Rajib Hassan, Assistant Professor of Law (Stage III) under Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal posted at Government Centre of Legal Education (Formerly PG Department of Law, Hooghly Mohsin College), Chinsurah Hooghly 712101, West Bengal, India
ABSTRACT
The Constitution of India guarantees the Right to Equality through Articles 14 to 18. The Preamble to the Constitution of India speaks of equality of status and opportunity and Article 14 gives effect to it. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. Article 17 abolishes untouchability in the country. Article 18 abolishes titles other than military or academic distinctions. Even in situations which are not covered by articles 15 to 18, the general principle of equality incorporated in article 14 is attracted whenever discrimination is alleged.
