(1) No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State.
(2) No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State.
Article 18: Abolition of titles. Right to Freedom
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 18 |
| Marginal note | Abolition of titles. Right to Freedom |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 29 |
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- INDIRA JAISING vs SUPREME COURT OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY GENERAL AND ORS.Supreme Court of India · 2017-01-02
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