Question

Discuss the various provisions of the ‘Right to Equality.

Answer 1

Instructions: 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.
  
• No citizen can be denied access to public places like malls, temples, shops and parks.
  
• Every citizen gets equal opportunities in matters of public employment.
  
• 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.