Article 14 - Equality before law and Equal protection of the laws

Article 14 - Equality before law and Equal protection of the laws

📌 Article 14 : "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India." ✅ 1. EQUALITY BEFORE LAW (British origin) 🔹 What it means : Everyone is equal in the eyes of law . No one is above the law — king, minister, or a common citizen. 🔹 Key Points : No special privilege to anyone. Same law applies to all. Based on Rule of Law (coined by A.V. Dicey in England). 🔸 Example: If a common man and a CM both break a traffic rule, both will pay the fine. Law doesn’t recognize status or position. 🔹 Exceptions (where equality before law does NOT apply): President & Governors – immune from criminal proceedings during their term (Article 361). Diplomats & Ambassadors – get immunity under international law. Special laws for armed forces – e.g., Army Act. Preventive detention laws – restrict rights of certain individuals in special cases. ✅ 2. EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS (American origin) 🔹 What it means : All persons in sim…