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Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36 to 51)
Complete guide on DPSP (Articles 36-51) for UPSC & State PSC. Classification into Socialist, Gandhian, Liberal-Intellectual principles.
| Article | Directive Provision | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Art 39(b) | Equitable distribution of material resources | Socialistic |
| Art 39(c) | Prevention of concentration of wealth | Socialistic |
| Art 40 | Organization of Village Panchayats | Gandhian |
| Art 44 | Uniform Civil Code for citizens | Liberal-Intellectual |
| Art 45 | Early childhood care and education | Liberal-Intellectual |
| Art 50 | Separation of Judiciary from Executive | Liberal-Intellectual |
1. Fundamental Postulates & Non-Justiciability
Borrowed from the Irish Constitution (which borrowed from Spain), DPSP represents the instrument of instructions for a welfare state under Part IV...
2. DPSP vs. Fundamental Rights Conflict
- Champakam Dorairajan (1951): FRs prevail over DPSP.
- Golak Nath (1967): Parliament cannot abridge FRs even for implementing DPSP.
- Kesavananda Bharati (1973): Upholding Article 31C.
- Minerva Mills (1980): Fundamental Rights and DPSP are two wheels of a chariot.