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The scope of Article 16 of the Constitution of India is confined to:

Article 16 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, expressly confines its protection to "Citizens" of India.…

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The scope of Article 16 of the Constitution of India is confined to:

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Article 16 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, expressly confines its protection to "Citizens" of India. Unlike Article 14, which protects "any person", the Fundamental Rights under Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30 are guaranteed only to citizens.

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