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Which of these is expressly set out in Part IV of the Constitution of India as a Directive Principle of…

Article 39A sets out equal justice and free legal aid in Part IV. The Constitution sets out equality, freedom of religion and constitutional remedies in Part III. The…

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Which of these is expressly set out in Part IV of the Constitution of India as a Directive Principle of State Policy?

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Article 39A sets out equal justice and free legal aid in Part IV. The Constitution sets out equality, freedom of religion and constitutional remedies in Part III. The constitutional guarantee of a fair procedure under Article 21 can also require free legal services for an accused person.

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Option A

The equality provisions are in Part III, Articles 14 to 18.

Option B

Freedom of religion is protected by Articles 25 to 28 in Part III.

Option C

Article 39A is the Part IV directive on equal justice and free legal aid.

Option D

Article 32 guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court to enforce Part III rights.

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