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Question
Form groups and use the following topic for discussion. Take the help of your college library and your teacher.
Equality before law
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Solution
Equality before law:
- All citizens are equal before the law.
- No discrimination based on race, religion, gender, caste, or place of birth.
- Why is it necessary in a democracy?
- Examples from the past that portray equality before the law.
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