Question

Q. Which of the following is/are the exceptions provided to equality before the law under Article 14?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

The rule of equality before the law is not absolute, and there are constitutional and other exceptions to it. These are mentioned below:

Statement 1 is correct: Article 31-C is an exception to Article 14. It provides that the laws made by the state for implementing the Directive Principles contained in clause (b) or clause (c) of Article 39 cannot be challenged on the ground that they are violative of Article 14.

Statement 2 is correct: No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President or the Governor can be issued from any court during his term of office.

Statement 3 is incorrect: No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the President or the Governor in any court during his term of office. Civil proceedings against the President or the Governor can be instituted during his term of office after the expiration of two months notice to be delivered to him.