PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Fundamental Rights are enforceable in courts, Directive Principles are not
Explanation
Fundamental Rights are justiciable, meaning they can be enforced in a court of law if violated, whereas the Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by courts.
Key Points
- > Fundamental Rights are legally enforceable.
- > Directive Principles are not enforceable by courts.
- > Citizens can go to court if Fundamental Rights are violated.
Additional Information
- Fundamental Rights are in Part III and Directive Principles in Part IV of the Constitution.
- Fundamental Rights are inspired by the US Constitution.
- Directive Principles are inspired by the Irish Constitution.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fundamental Rights | Enforceable in courts |
| Directive Principles | Non-enforceable |
| Source | USA and Ireland |