Section 74: Freedom from arbitrary eviction
Constitution of Zimbabwe
No person may be evicted from their home, or have their home demolished, without an order of court made after considering all the relevant circumstances.
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Insight: Freedom from arbitrary eviction
This provision establishes judicial oversight as a necessary safeguard against forced displacement. It recognizes housing as a fundamental human right and ensures that evictions cannot occur through administrative decisions alone or by powerful private actors. By requiring court involvement and consideration of "all relevant circumstances," it creates a deliberative process that balances property rights with human dignity and social justice concerns.