Question

explain the five provisions given under the ‘right to equality’.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Equality before law: Article 14 of the constitution guarantees that all citizens shall be equally protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State cannot discriminate any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their caste, creed, colour, gender, religion or place of birth.

Social equality and equal access to public areas: Article 15 of the constitution states that no person shall be discriminated on the basis of caste, colour, language etc. Every person shall have equal access to public places like public parks, museums, wells, and temples etc.

Equality in matters of public employment: Article 16 of the constitution lays down that the State cannot discriminate against anyone in the matters of employment. All citizens can apply for government jobs.

Abolition of untouchability: Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.

Article 18 of the constitution prohibits the State from conferring any titles. Citizens of India cannot accept titles from a foreign State.

Answer 2

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Right to Equality :-

• Equality before law

• Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race , caste , sex or place of birth.

• Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

• Abolition of untouchablity

• Abolition of titles