Rehabilitation After Land Acquisition, Not a Fundamental Right, Says Supreme Court

In a major verdict, the Supreme Court has ruled that landowners displaced by acquisition cannot claim rehabilitation or subsidised plots as a matter of right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment underscores that such benefits are governed by government policy—not by enforceable constitutional rights.

Can the Government Take Your Property During an Emergency? Here’s What the Constitution Says

As India observes 50 years since the 1975 Emergency, this in-depth analysis reveals how civil liberties and property rights were curtailed. With a focus on Articles 300A and 352, we examine the Maharashtra forest land acquisition, landmark Supreme Court rulings, and the fragile nature of constitutional protections during times of national crisis.