Polity 9 - DPSP Flashcards
From were was the concept of DPSP borrowed?
It was borrowed from the Irish who in turn borrowed it from the French .
Which part of the constitution do the DPSP constitute?
Part VI articles 36-51
What did Dr. Bhim Rau Ambedkar refer to DPSP as?
Novel features of the constitution
What concept do these DPSP enshrine?
Concept of Welfare state
Who referred to them as conscience of the constitution?
Granville Austin
Dr Bhim Rau Ambedkar compared DPSP to
‘Instrument of instructions’ that were issued by the British government to the governor generals and governors under the GOI act 1935.
How are they important?
Though they are non justiciable in nature, the SC has ruled many a times that while examining the credibility of any law,if the law seeks to enforce a DPSP then consider such a law to be reasonable.
Article 36?
Directs the state to secure and protect a social order that stands for the welfare of the people.
Article 37
DPSP are non justiciable but are fundamental to the governance of the country and the state has a duty of applying these principles while making laws
Which articles are considered to be Socialist Principles?
38 39 39A 41 42 43 43A 47
Article 38?
Establish an order to secure social , political and economic justice and reduce inequalities among the people.
Article 39
State shall direct its policy towards securing equal access to
- Adequate means of livelihood
- Equitable distribution of material resources
- Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production
- Equal pay for equal work
- Preservation of health of workers and children against forced abuse
- Opportunities for healthy development of children
Article 39A
Equal justice and free legal aid to the poor.
Article 41
Right to work, to education and to public assistance in case of unemployment ,old age,sickness and disablement.
Article 42
Provision of just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief