“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.
Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 17 |
| Marginal note | Abolition of Untouchability |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 31 |
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