Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth:
Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
It also states that no citizen can face any disability, liability, restriction, or condition based on these grounds.
How does Article 15 work?
- It applies the general principle of equality from Article 14 in specific situations.
- It forbids classifications made on protected grounds.
- It ensures equality and justice for all Indian citizens.
What does Article 15 include?
- Access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment
- Use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads, and places of public resort
What is Article 15 of the Constitution of India about education?
Article 15 of Indian Constitution Reservation for EWS
In order to give effect to Article 15 (6), the central government issued an order in 2019, to provide 10% reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in admission to educational institutions.