Constitutional provision and the key conflicts between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy

Subject:Political Science
Title:Constitutional provision and the key conflicts between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
Author(s):Dr. Ringmichon Shangjam
Published on:30th January 2026
Published by:Lyceum India
Name of the Journal:Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN/E-ISSN:3048-6513
Volume & Issue:Volume: 3, Issue: 1
Pages:57-64
Original DOI (if any):10.5281/zenodo.18404703
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Abstract:Fundamental rights and Directive principle of state policy are important components of basic structure of the Indian constitution. An interesting fragment of justiciable and non- justiciable character of Fundamental Rights (Part III) and Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) presented by the Indian Constitution will be analysed in this paper. Individual freedom is protected by Fundamental rights through and it is justiciable, while Directive principle of state policy is non-justiciable. Furthermore, the article will analysis the opposing characters through landmark cases such as Champakam Dorairajan (1951), Golaknath (1967). In conclusion the article will explore the judicial verdict, significance, history, and removal of rights to property by the 44th amendment act of 1978 from fundamental rights and inserted in Article 300A as a legal right.
Keywords:Fundamental Rights, Indian Constitution, Directive Principles of State Policy.
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