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Right to Property: From Fundamental Right to Legal Right

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Originally a fundamental right (Article 31), it was demoted to a constitutional/legal right by the 44th Amendment (1978). Article 300A now protects property from executive action without authority of law. The change allowed the state to implement land reforms, abolish zamindari systems, and pursue social justice through land acquisition with compensation. Courts still adjudicate if acquisitions are for public purposes, but property holders lack the potent writ remedies. This shift underscores India’s socialist leanings—prioritizing equitable land distribution over absolute property rights—while retaining judicial scrutiny for fairness. Understanding the transition is key to grasping India’s socio-economic policy evolution.

Practice Questions

Who is the first citizen of India?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

What is the minimum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

राष्ट्रपति की नियुक्ति में किस संस्था का योगदान महत्वपूर्ण होता है?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?