Section 7 of PCRA : Section 7: Punishment For Other Offences Arising Out Of "Untouchability"

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a landlord refuses to rent out an apartment to an individual because they belong to a Scheduled Caste, which was historically subjected to "untouchability". This act of discrimination is in violation of Section 7(1)(a) of The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, as it prevents the individual from exercising their right to secure housing, a right that should be available irrespective of caste following the abolition of "untouchability" under Article 17 of the Constitution.