Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy :
- The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
- The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Indian Constitution) are constitutional instructions to the State for socio-economic development, aiming to establish a welfare state and realise socio-economic democracy. Article 37 explicitly states that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country but are not enforceable by any court.