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Question
What is meant by the term ‘Right to Equality’?
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Solution
Right to Equality the Constitution says that the government shall not deny to any person in India equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws. It means that the laws are applicable in the same manner to all, regardless of a person’s status.
‘Right to Equality’ refers to the rights enjoyed by the citizens irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or sex.
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