Correct option is A
Equality before law means that every person, irrespective of their status or position, is subject to the law of the land.
Equal protection of the laws means that the laws should be applied equally to all individuals in similar circumstances.
Article 14 is a part of the Fundamental Rights under the Constitution and applies to all persons, including both citizens and non-citizens.
The article provides the foundation for several legal reforms, ensuring fairness in the judicial process.
The principle of equality before law also extends to public services and appointments, where no one can be discriminated based on arbitrary grounds.
Article 13 (b): Article 13 deals with laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights, ensuring that laws violating fundamental rights are invalid.
Article 17 (c): Article 17 abolishes untouchability, making it a punishable offense, but it is not directly related to equality before the law.
Article 26 (d): Article 26 grants the right to manage religious affairs, not related to equality before the law.