India’s Constitution, under Part IV (Articles 36–51), outlines the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs). These are non-enforceable guidelines for governance. Though not justiciable, they play a vital role in shaping laws and policies. Derived from the Irish Constitution, DPSPs aim to promote justice, equity, and welfare. They mandate the state to build a fair society by ensuring social, economic, and political well-being for all citizens.

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• DPSPs part of Indian Constitution (Articles 36–51), not legally enforceable
• Guide state in making laws for social and economic justice
• Aim to promote welfare, equality, dignity, and democratic functioning
• Concept borrowed from Ireland; focus is on positive obligations on the state
• Covers education, environment, public health, workers’ rights, UCC, nutrition
• Article 39: Equal pay, fair distribution of wealth, child welfare
• Article 39A: Equal justice and free legal aid to poor
• Article 44: Push for uniform civil code across India
• Article 48A: Protect forests, wildlife, and environment
• Amended via 42nd, 44th, 86th, and 97th Constitutional Amendments