Which Fundamental Right ceased to be a Fundamental Right and became a legal right under the 44th amendment of the Indian Constitution?

The correct answer is the Right to property

• The right to property ceased to be a fundamental Right via the Constitution 44th Amendment Act, 1978.
• It was instead made a constitutional right under Article 300A which states - that " No person can be deprived of his property except by authority of law."

Key Points

• The fundamental rights are mentioned in part three of the Indian constitution.
• These rights are enforceable and justifiable.
• The citizen can directly move to the supreme court in case of violation of fundamental rights.
• There are a total of six types of fundamental rights namely -

1. Right to equality
2. Right to freedom
3. Right against exploitation
4. Right to freedom of religion
5. Cultural and educational rights
6. Right to constitutional remedies

• "Right to property" was removed by the 44th constitutional amendment.
• At present, it is inserted in article 300-A of the Indian constitution.