Question

State two points of distinction between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Answer 1

1. Rights are justiciable, the Directives are not enforceable;
2. Rights primarily protect civil liberties, the Directive Principles lay down ‘economic democracy’ as our ideal.

Answer 2

The following are the two points that make a distinction between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy.

1. Rights are Justiciable, the Directive Principles are Non-Justiciable: the Supreme Court and the High Courts have the power to issue orders or writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. On the other hand, it is obviously stated that Directive Principles are not enforceable or justiciable. No worker can secure “a living wage” by means of proceeding in a court.
2. Right, primarily protect Civil Liberties, the Directive Principles lay down ‘Economic Democracy’ as our ideal: ‘Rights’ protect life and civil liberties, such as freedom to assemble and express one’s opinion on matters of common interest. The ‘Directive Principles’ indicate as to what our economic ideal or social order ought to be.