This article contains exhaustive information regarding the right to property as a fundamental right. It discusses in detail the evolution of the right to property from being a fundamental right to being derogated as a constitutional right The “constitutional right to property project” examines the right to property ’s tumultuous history under the Indian Constitution, from its inception as a fundamental right in 1950 through its elimination as a basic right and its reinstatement as a constitutional right in 1978. Right to Private PropertyWhy in News The Supreme Court has recently held that a citizen’s right to own private property is a human right . The case was of an 80-year-old woman whose 3.34 hectare land was forcibly taken by the Himachal Pradesh Government in 1967, for constructing a road. The Court used its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 136 and Article 142 of the Constitution to direct the government to pay the woman compensation of 1 crore rupees. Key Points A citizen’s right to ... The Right to Property in India today stands as a legal and constitutional right, not a fundamental one. While this means it no longer enjoys the highest level of protection, it is still a significant safeguard for individuals against arbitrary State action.
