GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)2015
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), contained in Part IV of the Constitution, lay down the goals and objectives to be pursued by the State in the governance of the country. They aim to establish social and economic justice and create conditions for the realization of a welfare state. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described them as instruments aiming to establish 'socio-economic democracy'.
2. Statement 2 is correct. Article 37 of the Constitution explicitly states that the provisions contained in Part IV (DPSPs) shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country, and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. This means they are non-justiciable.
3. Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.