Property Owners Association vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of Article 31C and Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution, establishing that Article 39(b) serves as a prerequisite for the protection under Article 31C. The Court held that interpretations of Article 39(b) that endorse a specific economic ideology are inconsistent with its text and infringe upon the right to property. The judgment clarified the relationship between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, emphasizing the need for a balanced interpretation that respects both.