Explain the directive principles of state policy and explain the difference between the directive principles and fundamental rights.
Answers
The Directive Principles of State Policy of India(DPSP) are the guidelines or principles given to the federal institutes governing the state of India, to be kept in citation while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV (Article 36–51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down there in are not considered in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State[1] to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland which are related to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
Directive Principles are classified under the following categories economic and socialistic, political and administrative, justice and legal, environmental, protection of monuments,peace and security.
Difference between Fundamental Rights andDirective Principles. Fundamental Rights are justifiable and enforceable rights whiledirective principles are non -justifiable and cannot override fundamental rights.Fundamental rights provide political rightswhereas social and economic rights are provided through DPSP.
Explanation:
directive principle of state policy are an important features of our constitution this are included in a part IV of the Constitution this comprises the article 36 to 51
