Regarding the territorial and personal scope of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is legally correct?
Fundamental Rights — question ID 1108
Options
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B.
Explanation
The benefit of Article 14 (Equality before Law and Equal Protection of Laws) is extended to 'any person' within the territory of India. The term 'person' has been interpreted broadly by courts to include not just natural individuals (citizens and foreigners alike) but also juristic or legal persons, such as statutory corporations, registered societies, and companies. Foreign diplomats do enjoy specific international immunity as an exception under constitutional conventions.