Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Article 14.
· Article 14 of the Indian Constitution states 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."
· This article is the foundation of the right to equality, ensuring that all individuals are treated equally by the law.
· The principle of equality before the lawwhich is of the British origin, implies that no person, regardless of their status or position, is above the law.
· The concept of equal protection of the laws which is of the American origin implies that all the people have to get an equal treatment of law in similar circumstances.
Information about other options:
· Article 12: Defines the term ‘State’ for the purposes of Part III (Fundamental Rights) of the Constitution, including the government, Parliament, and local authorities.
· Article 13: Declares that any law inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights shall be void. It also defines the scope of fundamental rights by prohibiting the State from making laws that abridge or take away fundamental rights.
· Article 15: Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Information Booster:
Right to Equality (Articles 14–18):
· Article 14: Equality before the law and equal protection of laws.
· Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on certain grounds.
· Article 16: Equality of opportunity in public employment.
· Article 17: Abolition of untouchability.
· Article 18: Abolition of titles, except military and academic distinctions.
Classification of Fundamental Rights:
The six fundamental rights in India are:
· Right to equality: Articles 14–18
· Right to freedom: Articles 19–22
· Right against exploitation: Articles 23–24
· Right to freedom of religion: Articles 25–28
· Cultural and educational rights: Articles 29–30
· Right to constitutional remedies: Article 32–35
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