Directive Principles of State Policy

PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity

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Basic Details:
Part: IV (Part IV) | Articles: 36 to 51
Source: Ireland (Ireland borrowed it from Spain)
Objective: Establishment of a Welfare State
Nature: Non-justiciable (Cannot be enforced by courts - Article 37)

1. Important Articles

Article Description
Article 38Promote social order for the welfare of the people.
Article 39AEqual justice and free legal aid (42nd Amendment).
Article 39(b)Prevent concentration of wealth and means of production.
Article 39(d)Equal pay for equal work for men and women.
Article 40Organisation of village Panchayats.
Article 44Uniform Civil Code for citizens.
Article 45Early childhood care and education for children below 6 years.
Article 46Promotion of educational and economic interests of SC/ST and weaker sections.
Article 47Raise the level of nutrition and public health.
Article 48AProtection and improvement of the environment (42nd Amendment).
Article 51Promotion of international peace and security.

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