#HTEditorial | The #SupremeCourt judgment on the State’s power to acquire privately owned resources for public distribution clarifies the government’s eminent domain powers while ensuring a balanced approach between private property rights and collective welfare.…
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In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that privately-owned properties cannot be acquired by the state without proper justification. This decision was made by a nine-judge Constitution Bench, addressing an issue that has been pending for over three decades. The ruling redefines the balance between private property rights and state power, ensuring a more equitable approach to public welfare and private ownership. The judgment clarifies the government's eminent domain powers while emphasizing the importance of private property rights. The decision also touches upon Article 39(b), which pertains to the distribution of resources for the common good.