Article 17 Constitution of India: Abolition of Untouchability

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Civil Laws The CONSTITUTION OF INDIA 1975
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
36 1975-04-26 3
Chapter Title Ministry Department
Fundamental Rights Ministry of Law And Justice Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms

 “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.