Are Directive Principles Enforceable?

An important feature of the constitution is the Directive Principles of State Policy incorporated in the Constitution. Although the Directive Principles are asserted to be "fundamental in the governance of the country," they are not legally enforceable.

Why are directive principles not enforceable?

Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country. But they are not justifiable in the court of law when it is violated. Their nature is moral. These principles are only the directions to the state and law making bodies to keep in mind while framing policies and laws.

Are directive principles enforceable by law?

Directive Principles are affirmative directions on the other hand, Fundamental Rights are negative or prohibitive in nature because they put limitations on the State. The DPSP is not enforceable by law; it is non-justiciable.