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Which of the following falls under the 'Equality before Law' element of Article 14?

  1. The like should be treated alike in all matters
  2. Absence of any special privileges in favour of any person
  3. Equal subjection of all citizens to the ordinary law of the land
  4. Equal legal subjection and absence of special privilege
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Correct answer: Equal legal subjection and absence of special privilege

Equality before Law includes both the absence of special privileges and the equal subjection of all to the law. 'The like should be treated alike' is actually a principle of 'Equal Protection of Laws'.

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