how is right to equality ensured to citizens in india - Social Science - Democratic Rights

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how is right to equality ensured to citizens in india

P. Sujatha · Accepted Answer

1) The Constitution says that the government shall not deny to any
person in India equality before law or equal protection of the
laws

2) It means that laws apply in the same manner to all,
regardless of person’s status This is the rule of
law

3) Rule of law is the foundation of any democracy It means that
no person is above law There cannot be any distinction between a
political leader, government official and an ordinary
citizen

4) Moreover, the government shall not discriminate against any
citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of
birth

5) All citizens have equality of opportunity in matters relating to
employment or appointment to any position in the government Also,
the Constitution has made untouchability in any form as punishable
offence