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Right to Equality (Art. 14–18)
Equality before law, no discrimination, equal opportunity in public employment — Articles 14 to 18
India 🇮🇳 1950 Fundamental Rights
Key Facts
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Art 14: Equality before law + Equal protection of laws — applicable to all persons (citizens and non-citizens)
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Art 15: No discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
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Art 16: Equality of opportunity in public employment; Art 17: Abolishes untouchability; Art 18: Abolishes titles
⚖️ Did you know? Article 17 abolishes untouchability in any form — practising it is an offence; this was revolutionary for 1950 India
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1950
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Equality before law, no discrimination, equal opportunity in public employment — Articles 14 to 18