Which of the following statements is are true with regard to article 14 1 Equality be...........

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Which of the following statements is/are true with regard to article 14?

1. Equality before the law is a negative concept whereas equal protection of law is a positive concept.

2. The concept of equality before the law is of British origin whereas equal protection of law is of American origin.

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Explanation:

ARTICLE 14- EQUALITY BEFORE LAW

Article 14 declares that ‘the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of law within the territory of India.’. thus article 14 uses the two expressions “equality before law” and “equal protection of law”.

EQUALITY BEFORE LAW
Its origin is from America. And somehow its negative concept. It aims at implying the absence of any special privilege by reason of birth, sex, religion etc in favor of individuals and the equal subject of all the classes to the ordinary law

EQUAL PROTECTION OF LAW
Its origin is from British. And some how it is a positive concept. it aims at equality of treatment in equal circumstances. It means whether someone is P.M. or President he should be deal with same law as normal being deals with.