The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), outlined in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution, guide the government in policymaking. Adopted from the Irish Constitution, these non-justiciable principles aim to establish social and economic justice, promoting citizens’ welfare.

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• DPSPs are guidelines fo
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• Included in Part IV, Articles 36 to 51 of the Constitution.
• Borrowed from Irish Constitution to promote people’s welfare.
• Focused on positive duties like social, economic justice, education.
• Include principles like equal pay, free legal aid, and UCC.
• DPSPs guide laws and policies; not legal rights but fundamental.
• Key aims: minimize income inequality, protect environment, empower weaker sections.
• Amendments: 42nd (1976), 44th (1978), 86th (2002), 97th (2011) modified DPSPs.
• 42nd Amendment added Articles 39A, 43A, 48A; 97th added cooperative societies.
• Balance between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs essential for governance.
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