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
Article 43
To secure a living wage ,decent standard of living for all workers.
Article 43a
Participation of workers in the management of industries.
Article 47
To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living and improve public health
Gandhian Principles
1. Article 40: To organize village panchayat a 2. Article 43 Promote cottage industries 3. Article 43B Development of cooperative societies 4. Article 46 Promotion of educational and economic interests of SCs,STs and other weaker sections of the society 5. Article 47 Prohibition of intoxicants and drugs that are injurious to health 6. Article 48 Prohibit slaughter of cows,calves and other milch and draught animals.
Liberal intellectual principles
Article 44 Uniform civil code for all citizens Article 45 Free and compulsory education to all children until they complete the age of 14 years Article 48 To organize agriculture and animal husbandry Article 48A To protect the environment,safeguard forest and wildlife Article 50 Separation of judiciary from executive Article 51 Promote international peace and security
What is meant by uniform civil code
Common family law applicable to all citizens of India irrespective of their religion and culture
Which is the only state in India where the concept of common family law has been applied?
Got
42nd constitutional amendment of 1976
39A
39F
43A
48A
44th constitutional amendment?
38(2) to minimize inequalities in status,income,facilities and opportunities.
What important change was brought about by the 86th CA of 2002
The subject matter of article 45(free and compulsory education to all children until they complete the age of 14 years) has been made a fundamental right under article 21A.
97th constitutional amendment?
Development of cooperative societies
List the DPSPs outside part IV
Article 335
The claims of SCs and STs must be considered in public employment if they do not have adequate representation in the government
Article 350A
Imparting of primary education in mother tongue in linguistic minority areas
Article 351
Promoting Hindi
Who observed that DPSP are like post dated cheques which are paid or honored at the convenience of the bank?
K T Shaw
Who said “DPSP are like resolutions of new year day,which are conveniently forgotten the next day”?
Naseeruddin Shah
