Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'Untouchability' and prohibits its practice in any form, while not defining the term 'Untouchability' itself within the Constitution?

Explanation

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'Untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form. Any disability arising out of untouchability is an offense punishable by law. Neither the Constitution nor any Act of Parliament defines 'Untouchability'. The Mysore High Court clarified that it refers to the historical social disabilities imposed on certain classes of people due to their birth in specific castes, rather than social boycott of individual persons.