Which article of the Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
The Right to Equality is covered under Articles 14 to 18 of the Constitution of India.
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Article 14: Equality before law
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Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination
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Article 16: Equality of opportunity in public employment
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Article 17: Abolition of untouchability
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Article 18: Abolition of titles
The Right to Equality in the Indian Constitution is primarily dealt with under Article 14. Article 14 guarantees 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.” The right to equality also spans Articles 14 to 18, covering equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination, equality of opportunity in public employment, abolition of untouchability, and abolition of titles.
Thus, Article 14 is the central constitutional provision that enshrines the general right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
