Chapter-6:Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36-51)

📜 Part 2 · Chapter 02 · Indian Polity

Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36–51)

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✅ What are DPSPs and their nature

✅ Socialistic DPSPs (Articles 38–43A)

✅ Gandhian DPSPs (Articles 40, 43, 46, 47, 48)

✅ Liberal-Intellectual DPSPs

✅ Conflict between FR and DPSP

✅ Landmark cases — Golaknath, Kesavananda

✅ 42nd, 44th, 86th Amendments and DPSP

✅ Difference between FR and DPSP

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Topic 01

Introduction to DPSP — Nature, Features & Significance

What are DPSPs, why they are non-justiciable, their importance, and source from Irish Constitution.

Topic 02

Socialistic DPSPs (Articles 38–43A)

All socialistic directives — equal pay, maternity relief, living wage, workers’ participation, and welfare state provisions.

Topic 03

Gandhian & Liberal-Intellectual DPSPs

Gandhian directives (village panchayats, cottage industries, prohibition) and liberal-intellectual directives.

Topic 04

Conflict Between Fundamental Rights & DPSP

Historical conflict, Golaknath case, Kesavananda Bharati case, Minerva Mills case, and current position.

Topic 05

New DPSPs Added by Amendments & Quick Revision

DPSPs added by 42nd, 44th, 86th Amendments, comparison with FR, and complete key facts revision.

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