Article 17
Abolition of Untouchability
Part III — Fundamental Rights
“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.
Related articles (3)
Article 14 — Equality before law
Article 15 — Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Article 23 — Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour