Question
Download Solution PDFWhich Article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Article 17.
Key PointsArticle 17- Abolition of Untouchability:
- Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
- In fact, the enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be an offense punishable in accordance with the law.
- Abolition of untouchability has been included among the fundamental rights under article17.
- In fact, this is one of the few fundamental rights which is available against individuals.
- To make an untouchability law further strong, parliament passed an Untouchability (offenses) Act in 1955.
- However, this act was further amended and also renamed in the year of 1976 as Protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955.
Additional Information
Other important articles:
| Article 16 | Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. |
| Article 18 | Abolition of title. |
| Article 20 | Protection in respect of conviction for offenses. |
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