- Article 17 abolishes untouchability. - Article 17 is part of the Right to Equality (Articles 14-18).
Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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