Question

Which one of the following rights is NOT a Fundamental Right under Indian Constitution?

• A. Right to Religion
• B. Right to freedom of speech
• C. Right to Life
• D. Right to Property

Hint:

The removal of the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Amendment Act is a landmark event in Indian constitutional history. It's a very common question in exams. Remember the amendment number (44th) and the new article where it is now located (300-A).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The question asks to identify which of the given rights is no longer a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution.

Step 2: Analyzing the Rights


(A) Right to Religion: The Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28) is a Fundamental Right.

(B) Right to freedom of speech: The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a)) is a Fundamental Right.

(C) Right to Life: The Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21) is a Fundamental Right.

(D) Right to Property: The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31. However, it was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978. It was made a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII of the Constitution.


Step 3: Final Answer
The Right to Property is no longer a Fundamental Right; it is now a constitutional/legal right. Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.