SHORT ANSWER:
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all individuals.
DETAILS:
- "Equality before the law" means that every individual is subject to the same laws, without any special privileges.
- "Equal protection of the laws" means that individuals in similar circumstances should be treated equally by the law.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of Article 14 can lead to judicial review and invalidation of discriminatory laws or actions.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 14
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