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Rights, Directive Principles and Duties (Parts III, IV, IVA)

Right to equality (Art. 14-18)

Practise 5 PYQs

Concepts to cover

  1. Equality before law and equal protection (Art. 14); arbitrariness
  2. Prohibition of discrimination and special provisions (Art. 15)
  3. Equality of opportunity in public employment and reservation (Art. 16)
  4. Abolition of untouchability (Art. 17)
  5. Abolition of titles (Art. 18); awards are not titles
  6. EWS reservation by the 103rd Amendment (Art. 15(6), 16(6))
Where to study

The Constitution of India

  • Art. 14-18
  • Art. 14
  • Art. 15
  • Art. 16
  • Art. 17
  • Art. 18
  • Art. 15(6)
  • Art. 16(6)

Indian Polity · M. Laxmikanth

  • ch. 7 Right to Equality

Supreme Court of India, Janhit Abhiyan vs Union Of India on 7 November, 2022

  • judgment of 7 November 2022 (103rd Amendment upheld)
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