Open Access Research Article
BALANCING PRIVATE RIGHTS AND PUBLIC INTERESTS: A CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL ANALYSIS
Abstract
The relationship between private rights and public interests is a
fundamental concern in constitutional law and legislative policy.
Private rights protect
individual liberty, privacy,
dignity, property and personal autonomy, while public interests promote
collective welfare, public order, national security, environmental protection and social
justice. Conflicts arise
when the exercise
of individual rights affects the welfare of society or when State
measures intended to protect public interests
restrict individual freedoms. In a constitutional democracy such as India, balancing these competing interests requires a careful examination of
constitutional principles, legislative objectives and judicial safeguards. This
article examines the constitutional framework governing private rights and
public interests, with particular reference to Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the
Constitution of India. It analyses the role of the legislature in formulating
public welfare policies and the judiciary in reviewing restrictions imposed on
individual rights. The article also explores the principle of proportionality as an important tool for determining whether restrictions on private
rights are justified by legitimate public objectives. It argues that public
interest should not serve as an unrestricted justification for State interference, nor should private rights be treated as absolute
in every circumstance. The study concludes
that a fair balance requires
reasonableness, necessity,
proportionality, transparency and effective judicial review to ensure that
individual liberty and collective welfare coexist within the constitutional
framework.
Published Paper
Author Details
Authors: ANJALI MOHANRegistration ID: 1013360 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13360Year: Oct-2026 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 7 Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, India Page No.: 1148- 1168
Article Information
BALANCING PRIVATE RIGHTS AND PUBLIC INTERESTS: A CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL ANALYSIS
Authors: ANJALI MOHAN
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 7
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
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