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Dec 26, 2023 · In India, Article 15 protects citizens from racism, untouchability, and various forms of discrimination based on religion and gender. In India, caste discrimination is the type of discrimination that is most prevalent. Discrimination and untouchability are a result of caste division.
May 20, 2024 · The article '8 Landmark Judgments on Article 15 of the Indian Constitution' collectively affirms the principles of non-discrimination and social justice embedded in Article 15 of the Indian Constitution, progressively expanding its scope to encompass various facets of societal inequalities.
General prohibition against state discrimination. (1) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them. Clause 1 of the Article prohibits the State from discriminating against citizens on five protected grounds.
Jul 26, 2023 · Discrimination on the basis of caste, race, gender, place of birth, or religion is forbidden by Article 15. The Indian Constitution forbids any kind of restriction, disability, or condition with regard to accessing public parks, stores, hotels, and restaurants.
Jun 26, 2019 · Explainers. 7 min read. i. Snapshot. The Indian Constitution grants equality to all Indian citizens as a fundamental right. Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination against any...
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Aug 1, 2021 · The Supreme Court upheld the Air India Employees’ Service Regulations and opined that Article 15 prohibits discrimination “only and only on the ground of sex”, and does not prohibit the State from discriminating on the ground of sex coupled with other considerations (such as age), thereby explicitly disregarding intersectionality.
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Jun 28, 2019 · Article 15 acts as an extension of Article 14 which talks about the fact that every person should be equal before law and should be treated equally by the law. But, in the Indian context, it means that equals should be treated equally and unequal unequally.
