Abolition of social distinctions is the purpose of the fundamental right ........

Indian Polity (Easy) FR, DPSPS and Duties

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Abolition of social distinctions is the purpose of the fundamental right:

To property

Against exploitation

To equality

To freedom

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Explanation:

Supreme Court held that where equals and unequals are treated differently, Article 14 does not apply. While Article 14 forbids class legislation, it permits reasonable classification of persons, objects and transactions by the law. But the classification should not be arbitrary, artificial or evasive. Rather, it should be based on an intelligible differential and substantial distinction.