5. Classification and Details of Directive Principles

Though not classified in the constitution, on the basis of their content, conventionally DPSP’s

can be classified into the following categories:

♤ Socialistic: Reflecting the ideology of socialism, these principles provide the framework for a democratic socialist state, aim at providing social and economic justice, and direct towards creation of a welfare state. For instance, articles 38, 39, 39A etc.

♤ Gandhian: Based on Gandhian ideology, these principles represent the programme of reconstruction as envisioned by Gandhiji during the national movement. To fulfill the dreams of Gandhiji, some of his ideas were included as Directive Principles. For instanve, Article 43, 43B, 46, 47, 48.

♤ Liberal-intellectual: The principles included in this category represent the ideology of liberalism. For instance, articles 44, 45,48,48A,49,51.

♤ International Principles: The principles included in this category give effect to values that promote internationalism and furthering and maintenance of global peace and harmony. For instance, Articles 51A, 51B, 51C, 51F.

5.1. Article 36 5.1.1. Text 5.2. Article 37 5.2.1. Text 5.2.2. Description 5.3. Article 38 5.3.1. Text 5.3.2. Description 5.4. Article 39 5.4.1. Text 5.4.2. Description 5.5. Article 39A 5.5.1. Text 5.5.2. Description 5.6. Article 40 5.6.1. Text 5.6.2. Description 5.7. Article 41 5.7.1. Text 5.7.2. Description 5.8. Article 42 5.8.1. Text 5.9. Article 43 5.9.1. Text 5.9.2. Description 5.10. Article 43A 5.10.1. Text 5.10.2. Description 5.11. Article 43B 5.11.1. Text 5.11.2. Description 5.12. Article 44 5.12.1. Text 5.12.2. Description 5.12.3. Constitutional Provisions in support of Uniform Civil Code 5.12.4. Debate Around Uniform Civil Code 5.12.5. Recent Supreme Court judgments 5.12.6. Benefits of Uniform Civil Code 5.12.7. Challenges in implementing Uniform Civil Code 5.13. Article 45 5.13.1. Text 5.13.2. Description 5.14. Article 46 5.14.1. Text 5.14.2. Description 5.15. Article 47 5.15.1. Text 5.15.2. Description 5.16. Article 48 5.16.1. Text 5.17. Article 48A 5.17.1. Text 5.17.2. Description 5.18. Article 49 5.18.1. Text 5.18.2. Description 5.19. Article 50 5.19.1. Text 5.19.2. Description 5.20. Article 51 5.20.1. Text 5.20.2. Description