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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 Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?