Question

Discuss the various provisions of the Right to Equality.

Answer 1

Instructions: Since it is a 5 marks question, explain the various provisions of the Right to Equality in five points.

Solution: The Right to Equality ensures equality for all the citizens.

Its various provisions are;

• Every citizen is equal in the eyes of law- A common citizen or a famous politician both will be given the equal treatment before the law.
• There will be no discrimination against any citizen on the basis of caste, colour, religion, gender or place of birth.
• Every citizen gets equal access to public places like malls, common village wells, temples, shops and parks.
• Every citizen gets equal opportunities in matters of public employment regardless of their caste, religion, gender, economic status or place of birth.
• The practice of untouchability which was discriminatory towards people of lower castes and denied them social interactions has been banned and its practice has been made a punishable offence.