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The Constitution of India in English 2026: page 5

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Source cover/preface date: 10th September, 2026. Preface amendment statement: Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Embedded PDF title: Constitution of India_ 20 MAY 2026 (final).pdf. These are distinct source labels, not currentness or commencement approval.

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(ii)                               Contents
ARTICLES

                                  PART III
                         FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
                                   General
  12.      Definition.
  13.      Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental
           rights.
                                  Right to Equality
  14.      Equality before law.
  15.      Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste,
           sex or place of birth.
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  16.
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           Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
  17.      Abolition of Untouchability. aC
  18.      Abolition of titles.      di
                               Right to Freedom
                                  In
  19.      Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
  20.      Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
  21.      Protection of life and personal liberty.
  21A.     Right to education.
  22.      Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
                         Right against Exploitation

  23.      Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
  24.      Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
                       Right to Freedom of Religion

  25.      Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and
           propagation of religion.
  26.      Freedom to manage religious affairs.
  27.      Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular
           religion.
  28.      Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious
           worship in certain educational institutions.
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