Q. The term ‘equal protection of law’ means:
1. Absence of any special privileges in favor of any person.
2. Equality in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed by the laws in equal circumstances.
3. The like should be treated alike without any discrimination.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The concept of ‘equality before law’ connotes the absence of any special privileges in favour of any person. The term also means equal subjection of all persons to the ordinary law of the land.
Statement 2 is correct. The concept ‘equal protection of law’ connotes the equality of treatment under equal circumstances, both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed by the laws. This also means the similar application of the same laws to all persons who are similarly situated.
Statement 3 is correct. The term ‘equal protection of law’ also means that the like should be treated alike without any discrimination.
