Directive Principles of State Policy (India)

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The Directive Principles of State Policy in India are non-justiciable guidelines enshrined in the Constitution that direct the state to promote social justice, economic welfare, and a more equitable society.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional provision
guiding principle of governance
aimsTo create a welfare state
encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
ensure adequate means of livelihood
ensure equal pay for equal work
foster respect for international law
maintain just and honourable relations between nations
organise village panchayats
promote cottage industries
promote economic welfare
promote education
promote international peace and security
promote political justice
promote public health
promote social justice
promote the welfare of the people
protect childhood and youth
protect the health and strength of workers
reduce inequalities in income
reduce inequalities in opportunities
reduce inequalities in status
secure a social order based on justice
bindingOn State (India)
classifiedAs Gandhian principles
liberal-intellectual principles
socialist principles
coversArticles Articles 36 to 51 of the Constitution of India
describedAs non-justiciable
enforceability not enforceable by any court
foundInPart Part IV of the Constitution of India
includesProvisionFor free and compulsory education for children
organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs
protection and improvement of environment
protection of monuments and places of national importance
uniform civil code for citizens
inspiredBy British welfare state principles
Irish Constitution
Spanish Constitution
interpretedAs supplementary to Fundamental Rights
interpretedBy Supreme Court of India
introducedBy Constitution of India 1950
legalStatus fundamental in the governance of the country
locatedIn India
obliges State to apply these principles in making laws
partOf Constitution of India
relatedTo Fundamental Rights (India)
linked to: Fundamental Rights
strengthenedBy 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976
44th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978

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Fundamental Principles of State Policy (Bangladesh) similarTo Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
Himachal Pradesh state laws mustConformTo Directive Principles of State Policy
linked to: Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 strengthened Directive Principles of State Policy
linked to: Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
Indian constitutional law governs Directive Principles of State Policy in India
linked to: Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
Five-Year Plans of India legalBasis Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India
linked to: Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy (Uganda) relatedConcept Directive Principles of State Policy (India)