Is the Right to Equality available to foreigners (aliens) in India?
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Correct answer: Only Article 14 applies to them
Article 14 (Equality before law) is available to all persons, whether citizens or foreigners. However, Articles 15, 16, and 18 (partially) are restricted specifically to citizens of India.
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