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FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS |
DPSP |
| Found in Part III of the constitution (Article 12-35) | Found in Part IV of the Constitution (Article 36-51) |
| They are borrowed from the Constitution of USA. | They are borrowed from the Constitution of the Ireland. |
| They are negative in nature as they prevent state from doing certain things. | They are positive in nature as they recommend the state to do something for the welfare of people |
| In case of their violation, one can seek judicial help as they are legally enforceable. | They are non-justiciable and cannot be legally challenged before court in case of their violation. |
| They promote political democracy in the country. | They promote social and economic democracy in the country. |
| They focus on welfare of every citizen individually. | They focus on welfare of the entire community. |
| They are automatically applicable. | They need to be implemented by the Government. |
| All the fundamental rights except given under Article 20 &21, can be suspended during a national emergency. | Directive Principles of State Policy can never be suspended. |
| They impose restrictions on the State to protect individual’s rights. | They help the Government to achieve objectives for social welfare. |
| A law can be declared as invalid and unconstitutional by the court if it violates the fundamental rights. | If a law violates Directive Principles, court do not have any power to rule out that law. |
