Right to property: Globally

Globally, the property right is recognised as a human right under Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): “Everyone has the right to own property alone and in association with others. Learn about the evolution and current status of the right to property in India, from a fundamental right to a constitutional right . Explore the historical background, legal framework, landmark cases and legal remedies related to property rights in India. The right to property ceased to be a fundamental right by the Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, however, it continued to be a human right in a welfare state, and a Constitutional right under Article 300 A of the Constitution. Article 300 A provides that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law. The State cannot dispossess a citizen of his property except in accordance with the procedure established by law. The obligation to pay compensation, though ...