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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 among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

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

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन और भत्ता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?