Parliament passed an Act provided for the trial of offences of bribery and corruption by the special...........

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Parliament passed an Act provided for the trial of offences of bribery and corruption by the special court and provided for all pending trials to such judges. Act was challenged.

Act is not violative of Article 14 as there is intelligible differentiation related with the object sought to be achieved-suppression of bribery and corruption.

First part which provided for the trial of such offences by special judges is valid. But transferring of pending suits to special judges is invalid

Both (a) and (b) are incorrect

Both (a) and (b) are correct

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Explanation:

Act is not violative of Article 14 as there is intelligible differentiation related with the object sought to be achieved-suppression of bribery and corruption.

Article 14 of the Constitution of India provides for equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. It states: "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India."