Consider the following statements: 1. DPSP have moral and political sanctions. 2. It aims at establishing political democracy in the country 3. The courts cannot declare a law violative of any of the Directive Principles as unconstitutional and invalid. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution and aim to establish a welfare state.
DPSPs are not justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts. However, they carry moral and political weight, guiding the government in framing policies and laws. The electorate can hold the government accountable if it fails to implement them.
The primary objective of DPSPs is to establish socio-economic democracy rather than political democracy.
Political democracy is already ensured by the Fundamental Rights (Part III of the Constitution).
Unlike Fundamental Rights, DPSPs do not provide a legal basis to challenge a law in court. The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that laws cannot be struck down solely for violating DPSPs, as they are not enforceable rights but guiding principles for governance.

Source: Laxmikant

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