1. Natural Equality : It implies that Nature has created all men equally and all should be treated alike. Yet, absolute equality cannot be found. If we look around we find that men . differ in their height, intelligence, physical capacity, complexion, etc., but in the wider context, it implies that all man-made and artificial inequalities should be removed by the laws of the state.
2. Civil Equality: It implies that all are equal before law and entitled equal protection and opportunities. All citizens irrespective of their status, colour, gender, class have to be treated equally and no discrimination of any kind should be made. The right to civil equality is the basic principle of all modem democratic systems. For eg; Equality in matters of life, education, forming association etc,
3. Political equality: It ensures citizen’s right to participate in the activities of the state without any discrimination on the ground 6f caste, colour, creed, gender, education, class etc. The doors of power are kept open to all and all have to enjoy similar political rights. It implies all citizens enjoy equality in matters of voting, contesting for election, criticise the government and to hold public offices.
4. Economic equality: Political equality becomes real only when it is accompanied by economic equality. In modem times economic equality has gained greater importance. It means removal of inequalities of wealth and no concentration of economic power in the hands of a few.
Basic needs and minimum wage to all are assured. Otherwise, small number of rich would exploit large number of poor. The idea of equality is fundamentally a levelling process. It emphasizes civil, economic and political equality to all and to enjoy rights and discharge duties for the development of individual and nation.
