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Which Constitutional Amendment Act substituted the heading of Part XIII with 'Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India' or made major revisions regarding property rights under Article 300A?
A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978✓ Correct Answer
C. 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985
D. 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 repealed the Right to Property from the catalog of Fundamental Rights under Article 31 and reestablished it as a constitutional right under Article 300A. The 42nd Amendment Act made sweeping changes during the emergency, whereas the 52nd and 69th Amendments dealt with anti-defection laws and the governance of Delhi respectively. This relocation of property rights ensured that the state could acquire private land for public welfare without violating core fundamental rights.
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