What are the provisions of the Right to Equality?

Provisions of the Right to Equality: The Right to Equality is enshrined in Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution and guarantees equal protection of laws and equal treatment before the law for all citizens. Some of the key provisions of the Right to Equality include: Equality before the law: Article 14 ensures that the state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. Prohibition of discrimination: Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, or place of birth, and empowers the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes. Equality of opportunity in public employment: Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, descent, place of birth, or residence. Abolition of untouchability: Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Abolition of titles: Article 18 prohibits the conferment of titles by the state and prohibits citizens from accepting titles from any foreign state. read less