4.3. Non-Enforceable

According to Article 37, DPSP’s are not automatically enforceable in a court of law. They become enforceable only when a law giving effect to some directive principles exists. For example – MGNREGA for the Right to Work. However, Article 37 also holds these principles as being fundamental to the governance of the country and imposes a duty upon the state to apply these principles while making laws.

As held by Dr. Ambedkar, these cannot be considered to be mere pious declaration. If there is no force of law, there is political force of public opinion. No government in India can overlook these directions.