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title: "Article 46 of the Indian Constitution Explained"
description: "Article 46 mandates the Indian State to promote the interests of SCs, STs, and weaker sections, playing a crucial role in reservation policies."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Article 46 directs the Indian State to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections and protect them from social injustice.
- Is Article 46 enforceable in a court of law?
- How does Article 46 differ from Article 15(4)?
- Who qualifies as 'weaker sections' under Article 46?
- Which laws and schemes draw their constitutional basis from Article 46?

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