Directive Principles of State Policy
- The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in articles 36-51 of the Indian Constitution(Part – 4)
- Article 37 of the Constitution deals with the application of DPSP. It also states that they are not enforceable by any court nor fundamental in the governance of the country.
- DPSP, borrowed from the Irish Constitution, seeks to ensure social, economic, and political rights for the citizens of India and make India a welfare state.
- The Directive Principles of State Policy are classified into :
- Social and Economic principles
- Gandhian principles
- Principles and policies related to International peace and security
- Miscellaneous
- The 42nd constitutional amendment of 1976 added four new Directive Principles of State Policy.
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