The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36 to 51), have often been dismissed as “pious declarations” owing to their non-justiciable character. However, a deeper constitutional and political analysis reveals that they constitute a normative framework of governance with profound implications for policy formulation and state … Continue reading Can the Directive Principles of State Policy be regarded not merely as pious declarations but as concrete directives shaping the formulation and implementation of state policy in India?