The Constitution of India does not guarantee which one of the followin

The Constitution of India does not guarantee which one of the following as a fundamental right?

Right to equality

Right against exploitation

Right to property

Right to carry on trade and business

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The Right to Property was originally included as a Fundamental Right under Article 31 and Article 19(1)(f) of the Indian Constitution. However, it was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. It was subsequently made a legal right under Article 300A, which states that “No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.”

– Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12-35).
– Right to Equality is guaranteed under Articles 14-18.
– Right against Exploitation is guaranteed under Articles 23-24.
– Right to carry on trade and business is part of the Right to Freedom guaranteed under Article 19(1)(g).
– Fundamental Rights are enforceable against the State and are considered essential for the all-round development of individuals.

The removal of the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights was a significant constitutional change, primarily aimed at facilitating land reform and social welfare legislation without extensive legal challenges based on the right to property. Although no longer a Fundamental Right, it remains a constitutional/legal right, meaning the state can only acquire or deprive a person of property based on law, not arbitrarily.

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