Question

Explain the basic differences between fundamental rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Answer 1

Instructions: Frame the answer in 3 points.

Solution:

• Fundamental Rights are justifiable, whereas provisions of Directive Principles are not enforceable by the courts of law.
• Fundamental Rights are negative as they prohibit the state from doing certain things. Directive Principles are positive as they require the state to do certain things.
• Fundamental Rights aim at establishing political democracy in the country. Provisions of DPSPs aim at social and economic democracy in the country.