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What do the Directive Principles of State Policy primarily aim to achieve?
What do the Directive Principles of State Policy primarily aim to achieve?
Which of the following is NOT a category of Directive Principles as classified in the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a category of Directive Principles as classified in the Constitution?
From which country's Constitution were the Directive Principles influenced?
From which country's Constitution were the Directive Principles influenced?
What was the ruling in the State of Madras Vs. Champakan Dorairajan case (1951)?
What was the ruling in the State of Madras Vs. Champakan Dorairajan case (1951)?
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What does the Supreme Court state about Directive Principles in the context of their enforceability?
What does the Supreme Court state about Directive Principles in the context of their enforceability?
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The Directive Principles can best be described as which of the following?
The Directive Principles can best be described as which of the following?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of Directive Principles?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Directive Principles?
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The Directive Principles of State Policy derive their moral authority from what?
The Directive Principles of State Policy derive their moral authority from what?
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In which year was the ruling that reaffirmed the non-enforceability of Directive Principles delivered?
In which year was the ruling that reaffirmed the non-enforceability of Directive Principles delivered?
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The Directive Principles are described as the 'Conscience of the Constitution' for which reason?
The Directive Principles are described as the 'Conscience of the Constitution' for which reason?
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Study Notes
Principles of State Policy
- Located in Part IV of the Constitution, covering Articles 36 to 51.
- Aim to guide the State in formulating policies and enacting laws.
- Serve as recommendations for legislative, executive, and administrative matters.
- Considered a complement to Fundamental Rights, often termed the "Conscience of the Constitution."
- Influenced by the Constitution of Ireland, deriving elements from the Spanish constitution.
- Represents a mix of socialistic, liberal, democratic, and Gandhian principles.
- Non-enforceable by law, serving as instructions for day-to-day governance.
Judicial Interpretation
- In State of Tamil Nadu vs. L.Abu Kavur Bai (1984), the Supreme Court acknowledged the significance of Directive Principles even though they are not enforceable.
- The relationship between Fundamental Rights (justiciable) and Directive Principles (non-justiciable) has caused legal conflicts.
- In the State of Madras vs. Champakan Dorairajan (1951), the Supreme Court ruled that Fundamental Rights take precedence over Directive Principles if conflicts arise.
Classification of Directive Principles
- No official classification within the Constitution; however, they can be categorized based on content:
- Socialistic Principles: Outline a framework for a democratic socialist state, focused on social and economic justice and welfare objectives.
- Gandhian Principles: Reflect the values and ideas associated with Mahatma Gandhi.
- Liberal-Intellectual Principles: Emphasize individual liberties and intellectual freedoms.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Principles of State Policy as outlined in Part IV of the Constitution. This quiz covers key articles from 36 to 51, focusing on the aims and recommendations for the state in legislative and administrative matters. Explore how these principles relate to fundamental rights and the overall conscience of the Constitution.
