Question 12GS2GS2
Do you agree that the directive principles function as 'Conscience of Constitution' apart from the fundamental rights? Substantiate.
Main Body
Directive principles of state policy are mentioned in Article 36-51 of Part-IV of the constitution.
They are like the instrument of instructions to government & G.O. like provided in Government of India Act, 1985
Function as conscience of constitution:
(A) Ambedkar held them as the novel features of the Indian Constitution.
2Establish social & economic democracy apart from political democracy established by fundamental rights given in Part-III.
3Make India a 'Welfare State' under article 38 & prevent it from becoming a 'police state'.
1They are like the distroy the State, while framing policies
5Supreme court in Minerva Mills case, 1980, held them as a wheel of cheriot for Indian local revolution along with the fundamental rights
6They guide state not only in internal sphere but also in external sphere (E3) Article 51 guiding foreign policy
7Separation of powers (E3) Article (D) of constitution
8Equality & equitable distribution of resources (E2) Article 38&14(2).
Role of fundamental rights +
1Political democracy is ensured by fundamental rights.
2Availability of basic rights serves.
3Act as a check on powers of state
187 words5 paragraphs
- Clear definition of DPSP with article references
- Ambedkar's perspective on DPSP as novel feature
- Landmark judgment from Minerva Mills case cited
- Comparison between rights and directives
- Holistic view of both internal and external sphere guidance
Topper
VIKAS
AIR 272025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Directive Principles of State Policy
DPSP as Conscience of Constitution
Comparative Role of DPSP and Fundamental Rights
Writing Stats
187
Total words
5
Paragraphs
analytical and legal
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