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Home Dictionary Name: equalizeEqual pay for equal work
Equal pay for equal work, it does not mean that all the members of a cadre must receive the same pay packet irrespective of their seniority, source of recruitment, educational qualifications and various other incidents of service, State of Andhra Pradesh v. G. Sreenivasa Rao, (1989) 2 SCC 290.Article 39(d) of the Constitution proclaims 'equal pay for equal work for both men and women' as a Directive Principle of State Policy. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women means equal pay for equal work for everyone and as between the sexes. The Preamble to the Constitution declares the solemn resolution of the people of India to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic. Again the word 'Socialist' must mean some thing. Even if it does not mean to each according to his need it must at least mean 'equal pay for equal work'.'The principle of equal pay for equal work is expressly recognized by all socialist systems of law, e.g., s. 59 of the Hungarian Labour Code, Pa...
Equality
Equality, Equality under art. 16 could not have a different content from equality under art. 14. Equality of opportunity for unequals can only mean aggravation of inequality. Equality of opportunity admits discrimination with reason and prohibits discrimination without reason, State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas, (1976) 2 SCC 310: AIR 1976 SC 490: (1976) 1 SCR 906.The quality or state being equal; esp. likeness in power or political status, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 597.Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens in the matter of employment or appointment to any office under the State, no citizen will be denied employment on the ground of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth etc. However, the State can make special provision for reservation of posts for backward class citizens, Constitution of India, Art. 16(1), (2) & 4.The equality before law does not mean absolute equality of men, it only means equal subjection of all individuals to the ordin...
Equal protection
Equal protection, the guarantee against the denial of equal protection of the laws does not mean that identically the same rules of law should be made applicable to all persons within the territory of India in spite of differences of circumstances and conditions. In other words, there should be no discrimination between one person and another if as regards the subject-matter of the legislation their position is the same. There can certainly be a law applying to one person or to one group of persons and it cannot be held to be unconstitutional if it is not discriminatory in its character, Charanjit Lal Chowdhury v. Union of India, AIR 1951 SC 41: (1950) SCR 869.In pursuance of Directive Principle which imposes duty on the State to promote with special care the educational an economic interests of weaker sections of the country, Commentary on the Constitution of India, Durga Das Basu, Vol. B, p. 7.The State can make special provisions for certain categories like women children, socially ...
Equality before law and equal protection of laws
Equality before law and equal protection of laws, Article 14 of the Constitution enjoins upon the State not to deny to any person 'Equality before law' or the 'equal protection of laws' within the territory of India, the two expressions do not mean the same thing even if there may be much in common. The word 'law in the former expression is used in a generic sense, a philosophical sense- whereas the word 'laws' in the latter expression denotes specific laws in force, Srinivaso Theatre v. Govt. of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1992 SC 999 (1004): (1992) 2 SCC 643. (Constitution of India, Art. 14)...
equal protection
equal protection : a guarantee under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that a state must treat an individual or class of individuals the same as it treats other individuals or classes in like circumstances called also equal protection of the law see also rational basis test, strict scrutiny, suspect classification Amendment XIV to the Constitution in the back matter NOTE: The equal protection requirement of the Constitution protects against legislation that affects individuals differently without a rational basis for doing so. In reviewing claims of denial of equal protection, a court will uphold legislation that has a rational basis unless the legislation affects a fundamental right or involves a suspect classification, such as race. In such a case, the court will use a strict scrutiny standard of review and will strike down legislation that does not show a compelling need for discriminating. ...
Equal
Agreeing in quantity size quality degree value etc having the same magnitude the same value the same degree etc applied to number degree quantity and intensity and to any subject which admits of them neither inferior nor superior greater nor less better nor worse corresponding alike as equal quantities of land water etc houses of equal size persons of equal stature or talents commodities of equal value...
Equally
In an equal manner or degree in equal shares or proportion with equal and impartial justice without difference alike evenly justly as equally taxed furnished etc...
Equality of opportunity
Equality of opportunity, the concept of equality can have no existence except with reference to matters which are common as between individuals, between whom equality is predicated. Equality of opportunity in matters of employment can be predicated only as between persons, who are either seeking the same employment, or have obtained the same employment, All India Station Masters and Asst. Station Masters, Asson. v. G.M., Central Railway, AIR 1960 SC 384: (1960) 2 SCR 311. (Constitution of India, Art. 16)...
Equality of opportunity for all citizens
Equality of opportunity for all citizens, Clause (1) of Article 16 clearly provides for equality of opportunity to all citizens in the services under the State. It is important to note that the Constitution uses the words 'equality of opportunity for all citizens.' This inherently implies that the opportunity must be given not only to a particular section of the society or a particular class of citizens who may be advanced or otherwise more affluent but to all classes of citizens. This, therefore, can be achieved by making a reasonable classification so that every class of citizens is duly represented in the services which will enable equality of opportu-nity to all citizens. The classification, however, must be a reasonable one and must fulfil the following conditions:(i) it must have a rational basis;(ii) it must have a close nexus with the object sought to be achieved;(iii) it should not select any person for hostile discrimination at the cost of others, State of Kerala v. N.M. Thom...
equal
equal [Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal] 1 : like in quality, nature, or status 2 : like for each member of a group, class, or society 3 : regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial n : one that is equal ...
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