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The 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed by which articles of the Indian Constitution?
Articles 14-18
Articles 19-22
Articles 23-24
Articles 25-28
Articles 14-18
The Right to Equality is one of the six Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution. It ensures equality before the law, prohibits discrimination on various grounds, guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment, abolishes untouchability, and prohibits titles.
The Right to Equality is one of the six Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution. It ensures equality before the law, prohibits discrimination on various grounds, guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment, abolishes untouchability, and prohibits titles.
Fundamental Rights are derived from the Constitution of the United States and are guaranteed under Articles 12 to 35 of the Indian Constitution.
Article 14: Equality before law and equal protection of laws.
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 17: Abolition of untouchability.
Article 18: Abolition of titles.
Fundamental Rights are enforceable by the Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226.
Articles 19-22 cover the Right to Freedom.
Articles 23-24 cover the Right against Exploitation.
Articles 25-28 cover the Right to Freedom of Religion.
A is correct тАФ The Right to Equality is specifically guaranteed under Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution.
When studying Fundamental Rights, always link Article 14 to the concept of 'Rule of Law' (A.V. Dicey), which is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution as per the Kesavananda Bharati case.