all are equal in eye of law

The concept of Equality, in the US, at least originally, meant that all humans, by virtue of birth, had the same Rights, and the same ability to exercise those Rights. It did not ever mean or imply that everyone should have the same health care, education, wealth, housing, social status, sexual orientation, etc
When laws are made in any country they are obviously meant to be followed by all the citizens of that country. If this is true that, all citizens must follow all laws then, the truth is also that, all the punishments assigned for specific crimes should also be the same for all. This is correctly stated but, the catch comes in the implementation of this truth.
A few statements about law are so high sounding and convincing that no one can object to their truth. A very rosy picture of the laws of a country is that, all are the same in front of law, no one, yes, no one is above the law, and all criminals should be treated alike. All this seems very soothing to the ears and very fair too.
However, what is the truth on the ground, in reality. The question that arises is that, are really all people same in front of law, is no one yes, no one above the law? When we see things on the ground the picture is absolutely incorrect and absolutely contrary to the tall claims. The ground realities reveal quite a different story, at least in India. On paper yes, all are equal before law, and no one is above law but facts are self contradictory.
Here, in India at least it appears that law deals with an individual only after seeing his/her face. If the face permits then the law is applied and if not, any law can be overlooked. The qualities for being favored by law are money and influence. If the offender has money to buy the legal machinery, or he has a status in the highest echelons, then he is surely to be considered as being above law. If however, he has neither money to buy anyone, nor any influence then, yes then the law will see him