Principle: Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable. Facts: A citizen sues the government for failing to provide the 'right to work'. Decision:
AThe court will treat it as a Fundamental Right
BThe citizen can claim damages under Article 32
CThe court must order the government to provide work immediately
DThe court cannot compel the government, as Directive Principles are not enforceable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The court cannot compel the government, as Directive Principles are not enforceable
Directive Principles are non-justiciable: a court cannot order the government to implement them, though they have moral and political force.
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