Which part of the Constitution protects the vulnerable sections in India?

Article 46 of the Constitution provides that the State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the society and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesScheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesThe term ‘Scheduled Tribes’ first appeared in the Constitution of India. Article 366 (25) defined scheduled tribes as “such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution“.

What are the vulnerable groups in society?

Vulnerable populations include the economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minorities, the uninsured, low-income children, the elderly, the homeless, those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and those with other chronic health conditions, including severe mental illness.

Why some groups are considered vulnerable?

The term “vulnerable groups” is usually synonymous with “groups at risk”. A group is generally considered vulnerable because there is good reason to suspect that the individuals in the group may have special difficulty giving free and informed consent to being the subjects of research.