The practice of untouchability was banned by law. Explain the statement with reasons.
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When the Constitution of India was adopted in 1950 it had a Chapter 3 related to the issue Fundamental Rights.
It contains :Article 14: Every person enjoys equal rights on the law and will enjoy equal protection of the law.
Article 15: Prohibited isolation on the basis of caste and the facilities of shops, roads, wells, Ghats, etc were open to all section of citizens of India.
Article 16: Equal opportunity is guaranteed in public employment to all citizens.
Article 25: The doors of public religious institutions were thrown open to every citizens.
Article 17 is under Fundamental Rights is clearly says- “Abolition of Untouchability” .
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The 1950 national constitution of India legally abolished the practice of untouchability and provided measures for positive discrimination in both educational institutions and public services for Dalits and other social groups who lie within the caste system.
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