History & Civics
What does the phrase 'equality before the law' used in Article 14, mean?
- That all individuals are equal
- That all laws are the same for everybody
- That all individuals are equally subjected to the ordinary law of the land
- That everybody is to be treated equally by the law in equal circumstances
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That all individuals are equally subjected to the ordinary law of the land
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- Right to education up to 14 years of age
- Right to employment up to 14 years of age
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- Right against Exploitation
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- Abolition of titles
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- Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
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