SHORT ANSWER:
Indian High Courts have interpreted the right to equality under Article 14 as a fundamental right that prohibits discrimination and ensures equal protection of laws.
DETAILS:
- Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
- High Courts have ruled that any law or action that discriminates against individuals or groups without a reasonable classification is unconstitutional.
- The principle of reasonable classification allows the State to make laws that treat different groups differently, provided there is a valid basis for such classification.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of Article 14 can lead to the invalidation of laws or actions by the State deemed discriminatory.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 14
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