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?

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?