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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?

2 Sep 2026 7:36 pm