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State cannot seize private property for 'common good', says Supreme Court | SC ruling

Last Updated: Nov 05 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling, restricting state authorities from seizing private property under the “common good” principle. With an 8-1 majority decision, the court clarified that private property does not qualify as a “community resource” under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution. This decision follows a challenge by the Property Owners Association against a Maharashtra law enabling state acquisition with minimal compensation. Watch to understand how this ruling strengthens property rights, the conditions set for state intervention, and its impact on India’s economic landscape

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