Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Directive Principles of State Policy are only guidelines and do not create any justiciable rights in favour of any person.
2.Directive Principles of State Policy override Fundamental Rights in case of conflict.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable by the courts. They serve as guidelines for the government to frame policies aimed at achieving social and economic welfare.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Fundamental Rights typically take precedence over DPSPs. Fundamental Rights are supreme and enforceable. If there’s a conflict between a law based on Directive Principles and a Fundamental Right, the law will be struck down as it violates the Fundamental Right. However, there have been instances where the Supreme Court has balanced both while interpreting the Constitution.
Source: The Hindu
