Article 17

Part III — Fundamental Rights · Constitution of India

Article 17

Abolition of Untouchability. “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.

In plain wordsUntouchability is abolished, full stop. Enforcing it in any form, such as keeping someone out of a temple or away from a well because of their caste, is a punishable criminal offence.

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