Part III · Fundamental Rights · Right to Equality
Article 14: Equality before law
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of 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.
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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