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Q103 (IAS/2002) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Right to Equality Answer Verified

In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

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The Right to Equality in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in Articles 14–18. Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of the laws; Article 15 prohibits discrimination on specified grounds; Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in public employment; Article 17 abolishes untouchability; and Article 18 abolishes titles. Authoritative summaries and textbooks explicitly state that the Right to Equality covers Articles 14–18 as a grouped scheme of Fundamental Rights [1]. The Constitution’s text and official Part III listings likewise enumerate Articles 14 through 18 under the heading “Right to Equality,” confirming this five‑article grouping [2].

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  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > CHAPTER 8 Fundamental Rights > p. 74
  2. [2] https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/16124/1/the_constitution_of_india.pdf
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