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Article 15

No discrimination

You cannot be treated worse because of your religion, race, caste, sex or birthplace.

Real life

A sports coach refuses to pick a girl for the school team only because she is a girl. That is discrimination.

What it means

  • Article 15 stops the State from discriminating on these grounds.
  • Public places like parks, wells, roads and government shops must be open to all.
  • Special support for women, children and disadvantaged groups is allowed - that is called affirmative action.

Related rights

Equality before the lawArticle 14Untouchability is abolishedArticle 17