Which one of the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy is NOT correct ?
State shall follow the Directive Principles of State Policy both in the matter of administration as in the making of laws
The Directive Principles of State Policy embody the object of the State under the republican Constitution
The Directive Principles of State Policy have precedence over the Fundamental Rights in case of conflict between the two
The Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable in the Courts
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UPSC CAPF – 2019
B) DPSPs aim to realize the goals of a welfare state and socio-economic justice, reflecting the objectives of the Constitution.
C) In case of a conflict between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Fundamental Rights generally hold primacy, as they are legally enforceable. While attempts were made through constitutional amendments (like Article 31C and the 42nd Amendment) to give precedence to some or all DPSPs over certain Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court’s interpretations (e.g., in the Minerva Mills case) have upheld the supremacy of Fundamental Rights while advocating for a harmonious construction between the two parts of the Constitution. A blanket precedence of DPSPs over Fundamental Rights is not correct.
D) Article 37 explicitly states that the provisions contained in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court.