Untouchability is a very old concept. The problem of untouchability is a serious social malady in the Indian society. The notion of pollution, defilement and contamination has resulted in the worst evil of Hindu society termed as untouchability.
Article 17 abolishes “untouchability”, and its practice in any form is made an offence punishable under the law. No article in the Constitution was adopted with such unanimity and so great an acclamation and enthusiasm as this article.
Untouchability Today: A Background Untouchability today outlines the context in which untouchability is practiced in the current scenario. India emerges as the world’s largest democracy and fastest growing economy yet the practice of untouchability remains in stark contrast to the image of progress that the Indian government seeks to promote to the international community.
Definition of Untouchability Untouchablity in simple terms can be understood as a practice whereby a particular class or caste of persons are discriminated with on the ground of their being born in that particular caste or on the ground of their being members of those social groups involved in menial jobs.
