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Directive Principles of State Policy | Kerala PSC LDC

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  1. Fact 1 of 8

    Where DPSP sits in the Constitution

    The Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, covering Articles 36 to 51. They guide the State in making laws and policies for social and economic welfare.

  2. Fact 2 of 8

    DPSP borrowed from Ireland

    The idea of Directive Principles was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Exam aspirants often get asked about this foreign source of the Indian DPSP.

  3. Fact 3 of 8

    Directives are non-justiciable

    Article 37 says DPSP cannot be enforced by any court. They are guidelines for the State, unlike the Fundamental Rights, which courts can enforce.

  4. Fact 4 of 8

    Free legal aid as a directive

    Article 39A, added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, directs the State to provide equal justice and free legal aid so that poverty does not block access to justice.

  5. Fact 5 of 8

    Workers' participation in industry

    Article 43A, also added by the 42nd Amendment, directs the State to secure the participation of workers in the management of industrial undertakings.

  6. Fact 6 of 8

    Environment protection in DPSP

    Article 48A, inserted by the 42nd Amendment, asks the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife. Kerala PSC often asks about this article.

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    Uniform Civil Code as a goal

    Article 44 directs the State to try to secure a uniform civil code for citizens across India. It is one of the most debated DPSP provisions.

  8. Fact 8 of 8

    Separating judiciary from executive

    Article 50 directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services. This principle is important for understanding the independence of courts.

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