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Q4 (CISF/2017) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties

In which one of the following Articles, does the Constitution of India abolish 'untouchability' and its practice in any form ?

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Article 17 of the Constitution of India explicitly abolishes "Untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It declares that the enforcement of any disability arising out of "Untouchability" shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. Unlike many other fundamental rights, Article 17 is absolute and is enforceable against both the State and private individuals.

  • Article 15: Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
  • Article 18: Abolishes titles, except military and academic distinctions.
  • Article 19: Guarantees protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.

To give effect to Article 17, the Parliament enacted the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (originally the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955).

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