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The Statement of Objects and Reasons names Articles 14, 15 and 21 as guarantees informing the proposed civil remedy. These articles concern equality before the law,…

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Which articles of the Constitution of India are identified in the Statement of Objects and Reasons for the Bill that became the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

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The Statement of Objects and Reasons names Articles 14, 15 and 21 as guarantees informing the proposed civil remedy.

These articles concern equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on specified grounds, and protection of life and personal liberty.

See Hiral P. Harsora v Kusum Narottamdas Harsora, paragraph 13, reproducing the Statement of Objects and Reasons.

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Option A

The Statement names Article 21 alongside Articles 14 and 15. It does not name Article 19 in this passage.

Option B

The Statement specifically identifies Articles 14, 15 and 21.

Option C

The Statement names Article 14 alongside Articles 15 and 21. It does not name Article 19 in this passage.

Option D

The Statement names Article 15 alongside Articles 14 and 21. It does not name Article 19 in this passage.

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