UPSC Prelims 2020 · Question 28 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2020 question on Directive Principles Non Justiciable
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They shall be enforceable by courts.
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: D. 2 and 3 only
Verdict
Correct statements: 2 and 3 → Option (d).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – INCORRECT: DPSPs, contained in Part IV (Article 36–51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
Statement 2 – CORRECT: The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in nature which means they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3 – CORRECT: But the principles laid down therein are considered in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society. They influence the making of laws by the State. Hence statement 3 is correct.