Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form. It also makes it a punishable offence.
Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty.
Article 25 guarantees freedom of conscience and religion.
Untouchability is a social evil that has been prevalent in India for centuries. It is a system of social stratification that divides people into different castes, with the lowest caste being considered untouchable. People who are considered untouchable are often subjected to discrimination and violence.
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution was a major step towards abolishing untouchability. It declared that untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is punishable by law. This article has helped to improve the lives of millions of people who were previously considered untouchable.
However, untouchability is still a problem in India. Many people continue to practice untouchability, and those who are considered untouchable continue to face discrimination and violence. The government of India has taken steps to address this problem, but more needs to be done to ensure that untouchability is completely abolished.