Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’
How does Indian law define ‘untouchability’? How has the Supreme Court interpreted ‘purity and pollution’? What did the Rajasthan High Court rule on purification? What facts would determine whether the Haldwani ritual amounted to untouchability?
The Hindu · · 1 min read ·
How does Indian law define ‘untouchability’? How has the Supreme Court interpreted ‘purity and pollution’? What did the Rajasthan High Court rule on purification? What facts would determine whether the Haldwani ritual amounted to untouchability?
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