In which year was the Right to Property removed from the Fundamental Rights?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

MP Mahila Supervisor Official Paper (Held on: 29 Mar, 2017 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1978

Key Points

Right to Property:
- The Right to Property was initially a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution, provided in Article 31.
- It gave citizens the right to own and dispose of property, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the state.
- However, over time, this right was seen as an impediment to land reforms and the redistribution of wealth and resources.
44th Amendment Act of 1978:
- The 44th Amendment Act, passed in 1978, removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights.
- This amendment was aimed at facilitating land reforms and ensuring equitable distribution of resources.
- Post this amendment, the Right to Property was made a constitutional legal right under Article 300A, rather than a Fundamental Right.
Current Status:
- As a constitutional legal right, the Right to Property can still be enforced in courts, but it does not enjoy the same status or protection as Fundamental Rights.
- Any violation of this right is now subject to judicial review but does not automatically attract the same stringent constitutional protections.