Why Constitution bench case is key for future of property rights

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench deliberates on State's authority to acquire private property in public interest, amid political discourse.

A nine-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a crucial issue concerning the State’s authority to acquire privately owned property of citizens, as outlined in Article 39(b) of the Constitution, in the interest of the greater common good.

The Supreme Court of India (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

This matter has been pending before the apex court since 1992, when the first batch of cases was filed. Over the years, it has traversed through different benches, progressing from a five-judge bench to a seven-judge bench before