Which of the following statements given below is are correct Equality before law 1 Me...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

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Which of the following statements given below is/are correct?

Equality before law

1. Means absence of any special privilege by reason of birth, creed or like in favour of any individual

2. Is an element of concept of ‘Rule of Law’ given by A.V. Dicey Equal protection of laws

3. Implies right to equality of treatment in equal circumstances

4. Treated as due process of law

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Only 1

2 & 4

1 & 3

1, 2 & 3

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Explanation:

4th statement is incorrect. Equality before law and Equal Protection of laws different.
The first concept connotes: (a) the absence of any special privileges in favour of any person, (b) the equal subjection of all persons to the ordinary law of the land administered by ordinary law courts, and (c) no person (whether rich or poor, high or low, official or non-official) is above the law.
The second concept, on the other hand, connotes: (a) the equality of treatment under equal circumstances, both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed by the laws, (b) the similar application of the same laws to all persons who are similarly situated, and (c) the like should be treated alike without any discrimination. Thus, the former is a negative concept while the latter is a positive concept.