Which one of the following statements with regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?
They are not enforceable in a court of law.
They can override all the fundamental rights.
They can be related to social and economic justice.
They can be related to giving free legal aid.
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2021
This statement is incorrect. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are non-justiciable and cannot ordinarily override Fundamental Rights, which are justiciable. The relationship between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs has been a subject of judicial interpretation. While Parliament has the power to amend Fundamental Rights to implement DPSPs (as provided under Article 31C, though subject to judicial review regarding the ‘basic structure’), the DPSPs cannot automatically override all Fundamental Rights. The Supreme Court has often emphasized the harmony and balance between the two parts as essential for the constitutional scheme.