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The Fundamental Rights are defined as the basic human rights of all citizens. These rights, defined in Part III of the Constitution, apply irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed or sex.
Directive principles are guidelines by the constitution to the state. Basic idea is that the “state” should keep these principles while framing laws, policies, ordinances etc.
Take a read of below mentioned important differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles to get a clear view of this highly important Indian Polity topic.
10 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS & DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
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DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES
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Taken from the Constitution of USA
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Taken from the Constitution of Ireland
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2.
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Essential rights of all the citizens of India
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Guidelines which are referred while formulating policies and laws
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3.
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Included in Part III of the Constitution
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Included in Part IV of the Constitution
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4.
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Do not require any legislation for their implementation
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Require any legislation for their implementation
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5.
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Negative in nature
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Positive in nature
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6.
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They are legally enforceable
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They are legally not enforceable
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7.
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Justiciable
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Not Justiciable
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8.
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Promotes individual welfare
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Promotes social welfare
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Aim at establishing political democracy
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Aim at establishing social and economic democracy
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Given by the States to people
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Given by the Constitution to the States
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Also Read Indian Polity NCERT Notes on — Fundamental Rights in India here
