What is meant by the term 'Right to Equality?
The right to equality is the first fundamental right that ensures the equal treatment of all citizens irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, gender, and race. It also has its social, economic, and political components. The right has its subparts that include Equality before law (everyone is equal before the law in every aspect), equality of opportunity (every individual is provided equal opportunities by the government irrespective of gender, caste, and religion), Abolition of untouchability (stopping anyone to enter public and religious places based on any type of discrimination is a punishable act), Abolition of titles (banning of any title that reflects the status). Final answer The right to equality assures that every individual is equal before the law, is provided with equal opportunities irrespective of caste, gender, and religion. It also assures the protection of every individual from discrimination.
