Constitution Section 14 — Equality before law

Part III — FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS — Right to Equality

Constitutional

Summary

The government cannot treat any person unfairly under the law. Every person in India has the right to be treated equally by the law and to receive the same legal protection as anyone else.

Official Text

The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Related Provisions

fundamental rights