Directive principles of state policy
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The document discusses the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution. The DPSP provide guidelines for governments to establish a just society and include principles like equal rights, livable wages, nutrition, education, and environment protection. Though not judicially enforceable, DPSP are considered fundamental for governance. The principles were inspired by the Irish Constitution and Gandhism. Several laws and amendments have been made to fulfill various DPSP.
Directive principles of state policy
- 1. Directive Principles of State Policy Presented By Muthuraj K
- 2. . The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It came into existence on January 26, 1950. It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 444 articles, 12 schedules,22 parts and 101 amendments. Part IV (Article 36-51) deals with various Directive Principles of State Policy.
- 3. History •The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. •The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. •The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism; and relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
- 4. Definition The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered fundamental in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country.
- 5. Characteristics DPSPs aim to- create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state. They act as a, yardstick in the hands of the people to measure the performance of the government. The Directive Principles are non-justiciable rights of the people. The Directive Principles, though not justiciable, are fundamental in the governance of the country.
- 11. Contd… Article 47:- •Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. Article 48:- •Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry. Article 48 A:- •Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife.
- 12. Contd… Article 49:- •Protect ion of monuments and places and objects of national importance. Article 50:- •Separation of judiciary from executive. Article 51:- •Promotion of international peace and security. -just and honorable relations. -encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
- 13. Implementation of DPSPs through… Land Reform Acts. Banking policy. Fixation minimum wages for employees engaged in various employments. Welfare schemes for the weaker sections. Nuclear disarmament.
- 14. Contd... Panchayati Raj. The Equal Remuneration Act of 1976. Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The 86th constitutional amendment of 2002 inserted a new article, Article 21-A.
- 15. Amendments to DPSPs An amendment requires the approval of two-thirds of the members present and voting. Major amendments Article 31-C, inserted into the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 25th Amendment Act of 1971 seeks to upgrade the DPSPs. Article 48-A, which ensures Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life, was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
- 16. Contd… Article 45, which ensures Provision for free and compulsory education for children, was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.
- 17. Conclusion DPSPs are- onon-justiciable rights of the people. o guidelines to the central and state govts of India. onot enforceable by any court. oconsidered fundamental in the governance of the country. It the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country.
- 18. Contd… In fact, it is the duty of the State to be kept in mind of DPSPs, while framing laws and policies to establish a just society in the country.
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