(b) Equality before law and equal protection of law is dealt with/in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. Article 14 provides that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the Territory of India. Article 13 states that laws which are consistent with or in derogation of the Fundamental Rights shall be void. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Article 16 provides equal opportunity in matters of public employment.