Q: What are differences between equality before law and equal protection of law ?

Ans: 

Equality before law means that no one is above the law of the land. Thus it has slightly negative connotation. It means that law does not discriminate on the basis of birth, position, gender or other personal attributes. Thus, privileged, underprivileged and unprivileged are equal before law.

Equal protection of law means that law provides equal opportunities to all those who are in similar circumstances or situations. This concept is slightly positive in connotation.

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