Are Dpsp Enforceable by Law?

Unlike Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles of State Policy

Directive Principles of State Policy
Directive Principles of State Policy aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state. ... prohibition implemented once in a state can not be repealed later as long as it is part of DPSP).
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(DPSP) are non-justiciable which means they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.

Why are directive principles not enforceable?

While justifiable rights were incorporated in the Part III; non-justifiable rights were incorporated as directive principles to the state without any guarantee to be enforced via court. Thus, the directive principles are guidelines by the constitution to the state.

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.

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