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Land reforms programmes led to some constitutional amendments. Comment.

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Land reforms were a central post-independence agenda to dismantle feudal structures and ensure equitable land distribution. The abolition of zamindari and tenancy reforms faced legal hurdles when courts struck down many legislations as violating property rights. To overcome this, several constitutional amendments were enacted.

The First Amendment (1951) inserted Articles 31A and 31B, protecting land reform laws from judicial review by placing them in the Ninth Schedule. The Fourth Amendment (1955) further restricted compensation claims by landlords. Later, the 25th and 42nd Amendments strengthened state power in implementing redistributive measures. These steps gave constitutional backing to agrarian reform.

While land ceilings and redistribution had mixed success, these amendments reflected the political will to prioritize social justice over absolute property rights. Thus, land reforms shaped the balance between fundamental rights and directive principles, embedding agrarian equity into India’s constitutional framework.

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