WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1950 national constitution of India legally abolished the practice of untouchability and provided measures for affirmative action in both educational institutions and public services for Dalits and other social groups who lie within the caste system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the fact that untouchability was officially banned when India adopted its constitution in 1950, discrimination against Dalits remained so pervasive that in 1989 the government passed legislation known as The Prevention of Atrocities Act.

Detailed explanation-3: -After fighting for decades to remove this social barrier and exercising dominance over oppressed classes, The practice of untouchability was finally and legally banned by the Constitution of India in the year 1950 under Article 17. Article 17 came into force on June 1st, 1955.

Detailed explanation-4: -Untouchability is the heinous practice of prohibiting Dalits from touching other people and places of public utilities like water tanks, school benches, et cetera. Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes the practice by declaring it as illegal, unconstitutional and a crime.