Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles guide government policy towards social welfare, while Fundamental Duties outline citizens' responsibilities towards the
Core concept
Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the government to create laws promoting social and economic welfare, though not legally enforceable.
How it works
Examples include promoting equal pay for equal work, protecting the environment, and ensuring free and compulsory education for children.
Why it matters
Fundamental Duties, added later to the Constitution, outline responsibilities like respecting the Constitution, protecting the environment, and promoting harmony.
Key detail
Together, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties complement Fundamental Rights, balancing individual rights with social responsibility.
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• Directive Principles: guidelines for government policy.
• Promote social, economic welfare.
• Not legally enforceable, but guide law-making.
• Examples: equal pay, environment protection, free education.
• Fundamental Duties: citizens' responsibilities.
• Added later to the Constitution.
• Examples: respect Constitution, protect environment, promote harmony.
• These balance rights with social responsibility.