| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Property Owners Association vs. State of Maharashtra |
| Introduction | The case concerns the interpretation of Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution. |
| Factual Background | The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976, was amended in 1986. |
| Legal Issues | Whether private resources form part of the ‘material resource of the community’ under Article 39(b). |
| Applicable Law | Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution. |
| Analysis | The arguments revolved around the interpretation of ‘material resource’ and the interrelation between Articles 31C and 39(b). |
| Conclusion | The Supreme Court reserved its judgment after a five-day hearing. |
| Current Scenario | The judgment is awaited. |
CASE SUMMARY – The case involves the interpretation of Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution regarding whether private resources are part of the ‘material resource of the community’. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976, amended in 1986, is central to the case. The arguments focused on the broad interpretation of ‘material resource’ and the relationship between Articles 31C and 39(b). The Supreme Court, comprising a nine-judge bench, reserved its judgment after a five-day hearing.
SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
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