A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
- A.Article 14
- B.Article 28
- C.Article 32
- D.Article 44
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. Article 14
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Conferring unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power upon the executive violates this principle because it can lead to arbitrary and unequal treatment, failing to ensure that the law is applied equally to all persons similarly situated. Articles 28, 32, and 44 deal with different aspects: freedom of religion, right to constitutional remedies, and uniform civil code, respectively, and are not directly concerned with the unguided exercise of discretionary power in legislative application.
Source: UPSC gs1 2021