Question

Difference b/w fundamental rights and directive principles

Answer 1

Fundamental Rights are justiciable, as they can be enforced, whereas the directive principles are non-justiciable, in that, they are not enforceable in the court of law. While fundamental rights establish political democracy, directive principles set social and economic democracy.

Answer 2

Fundamental rights
• contained in part 3 of the Constitution
• Enforced by the courts if they have been denied
and one can move the court for restoring them.
• Essential feature of a democratic Republic



Directive principles
• Contained in a 4 of the Constitution
• Not enforceable by court of law and do not create
any justiciable rights for the individuals.
• Aim to establishment of a welfare state.