**Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?**
Verified**Explanation**:
The Right to Property is not a Fundamental Right in India. Originally, it was included as Article 31 in Part III of the Indian Constitution under Fundamental Rights. However, through the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978, this right was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights and made a legal right under Article 300A.
Currently, India recognizes six Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Constitution:
• Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
• Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)
• Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
• Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)
• Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)
• Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
The reason for removing the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights was that it was creating obstacles in implementing land reforms and other socio-economic policies aimed at reducing inequality. The government found it difficult to acquire private property for public purposes due to lengthy court battles and compensation issues.
Although the Right to Property is no longer a Fundamental Right, it still exists as a legal right under Article 300A. This means that while citizens can still approach courts if their property rights are violated, they cannot directly approach the Supreme Court under Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) as they can for other Fundamental Rights.
