2017 · Q31
Who among the following are entitled to get the benefits of equality before the law and the equal protection of the laws as enshrined under Article 14 of the Constitution of India?
- 1All Indian citizens living in India
- 2All Indian citizens living abroad
- 3Foreigners living within the territory of India
- 4All citizens born in India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1 and 2 only
- B1, 2 and 3
- C1 and 3 only
- D4 only
Explanation
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all persons within the territory of India. That covers Indian citizens living in India (1) and foreigners living in India (3), but not Indian citizens living abroad (2), since they are outside Indian territory; (4) is subsumed by (1). Hence only 1 and 3 are correct, giving (C).