Part III · Fundamental Rights · Right to Equality
Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 17
"Untouchability" is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of "Untouchability" shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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