Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’

Outlet: The Hindu · Published 21/10/2026 16:39 UTC

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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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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/untouchability-and-the-idea-of-purity/article71415040.ece
Published: 21/10/2026 16:39 UTC
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