Question

Explain in brief the provisions of the Right to equality.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain in detail the provisions of the Right to equality.

Solution:
The right to equality is ensured by the articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution.

• Article 14 ensures that all citizens are equal before the law, and laws are applicable to all without any discrimination.
• Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, race, gender, caste, or place of birth.
• Article 16 ensures that all citizens have equal opportunities to compete in exams conducted by the governments both at the state and central levels without any discrimination.
• Article 17 of the Indian Constitution has abolished untouchability and made its practice a punishable offence.
• Article 18 abolishes the titles like Sir, Rai Bahadur.