CS Executive · Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws · Constitution of India
Which of the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution) is correct?
Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court, but they are fundamental in governing the country. Article 37 imposes a duty on the State to apply them while making laws. Writ remedies under Article 32 are for Fundamental Rights, not for Directive Principles.
- AThey are directly enforceable by a writ petition under Article 32
- BThey are not enforceable by any court, yet are fundamental in the governance of the countryCorrect
- CThey apply only to private individuals and not to the State
- DThey can be invoked only during a National Emergency
Explanation
Article 37 states that Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court, but the principles are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and the State has a duty to apply them in making laws. The option on Article 32 is wrong because writs lie for Fundamental Rights, not for Directive Principles.
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