Question

Are the Directive Principles basic to our Constitution? Discuss

Answer 1

Answer:

These principles are non-justiciable in nature, means these cannot be legally enforced in a court of law against government. However, Article 37 of the Constitution itself says that these are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.

Answer 2

Yes,

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are mentioned in the Part 4 of the Indian constitution from articles 36 to 51. DPSPs are taken from the Constitution of the Ireland. Dr. B R Ambedkar described these principles as 'novel features' of the Constitution.