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?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
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.