With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), consider the following statements: 1. Article 50 directs the State Government to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State. 2. They aim to establish a ‘police state’. 3. The Supreme Court cannot consider DPSPs while determining the constitutionality of a law. 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: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Article 50 of the Indian Constitution states: “The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.”
This is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) that aims to ensure judicial independence and prevent executive interference in judicial functions.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are aimed at establishing a welfare state, not a police state.
Though DPSPs are non-justiciable (i.e., they cannot be enforced in a court of law), the Supreme Court considers them while interpreting and determining the constitutionality of laws.
In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the Supreme Court ruled that there should be a balance between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs, and they should be harmoniously interpreted.
Thus, DPSPs play a significant role in judicial review and constitutional interpretation.

Source: Laxmikant

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