Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Princi

Question

Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon:legislative function.executive function.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Directive Principles of State Policy cannot act as constraints or limitations on the government because they are not enforceable and they are fundamental to the governance of a country. Fundamental Rights operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature.Source: Laxmikanth: Directive Principles of State Policy