2013 · Q5
Consider the following statements:
- 1While the Fundamental Rights constitute limitations on State action, the Directive Principles are in the nature of instruments of instruction to the government of the day to do certain things and to achieve certain goals by their actions.
- 2The Directive Principles, however, require to be implemented by legislations and so long as there is no law carrying out the policy laid down in a Directive Principle, neither the State nor an individual can violate any existing law or legal rights under the colour of getting a Directive.
- 3The Directive Principles are enforceable in the courts and create justiciable rights in favour of the individual.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D2 only
Explanation
Fundamental Rights limit State action while Directive Principles are non-justiciable instructions to the government requiring legislation for implementation; statement 3 is wrong because Directive Principles are not enforceable in courts.