Land is not merely an economic asset; under sovereign legal regimes, land ownership is strictly bound by constitutional limitations, public welfare obligations, and state power.
This unit examines the Doctrine of Eminent Domain, details the state's entitlement under the Doctrine of Escheat, and traces the historic shift of property rights from a Fundamental Right to a constitutional right under Article 300A.
🔑 Key Learning Areas:
- The absolute power of Eminent Domain and its statutory safeguards.
- The difference between Escheat and Bona Vacantia.
- The shift of property rights from Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31 to Article 300A.