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Constitution: As A Living Document
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What is meant by the term 'Equality' as given in the Preamble of the Constitution?

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The Preamble speaks of ‘equality of status and opportunity’. Equality of status means all are equal in the eyes of law and have equal protection of law. Nobody can be discriminated against on the basis of his religion, caste, creed, colour or sex (Article 14 and 15). The Constitution also offers equality of opportunity in matters relating to employment under the State (Article 16). Untouchability has been abolished (Article 17) and all titles except those of academic or military distinction, have been abolished (Article 18).

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