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Constitution of India
Part IV — Directive Principles
Article39
Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
The State shall direct its policy towards securing that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as to subserve the common good.
This wording has been in force since 1950 on this desk.
In plain language
The State should ensure a just distribution of wealth and resources.
Visible by 202644th Amendment impact
Restored constitutional balance by strengthening Article 21 protections and reinforcing fundamental rights.
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