The expression in Article 14 of the Constitution of India -equality before law and equal protection of law- means:

Equality before law is a negative concept implying the absence of any special privilege in favour of individuals and equal subject of all classes to the ordinary law Equality means, socio-economic balance These two expressions are not applicable to our Democratic Republic Violation of these laws will lead to socio-economic imbalance

Equality before law is a negative concept implying the absence of any special privilege in favour of individuals and equal subject of all classes to the ordinary law