Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is violated by a piece of legislation that grants unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power to an executive or administrative authority in enforcing laws?
Fundamental Rights — question ID 506
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Explanation
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution provides for equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. If a law delegates unguided, arbitrary, and uncontrolled discretionary power to an executive or administrative authority, it leads to discrimination and arbitrariness, thereby violating the principle of 'Equality before Law' enshrined in Article 14.