Which of the following was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Right to Property.
The Right to Property was the Fundamental Right removed from the Indian Constitution.
Initially, it was guaranteed under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31. However, it created significant legal hurdles for the government’s land reform initiatives and social welfare programs. To resolve these conflicts, the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 abolished it as a Fundamental Right.
Key Changes:
- Current Status: It is now a Legal Right (Constitutional Right) rather than a Fundamental Right.
- New Article: It was shifted to Article 300A under Part XII of the Constitution.
- Impact: While citizens can no longer approach the Supreme Court directly under Article 32 for its violation, they still enjoy legal protection against the state seizing property without the "authority of law."
This change ensured that the state could acquire land for public infrastructure or equitable distribution while still upholding the rule of law.