Analyze the legal nature and enforceability of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) contained in Part IV of the Constitution: 1. They are justifiable in nature and enforceable by courts for the violation of socioeconomic rights. 2. They are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by any court. 3. They are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. Which of the statements given above are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 37 explicitly states that the Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced in any court, yet they remain fundamental in the governance of the country. State legislatures and Parliament are morally and constitutionally obligated to apply them when framing laws. Unlike Fundamental Rights in Part III, DPSPs aim to establish social and economic democracy. Article 38 directs the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.