Fundamental Rights in India Empowered, Directive Principles Remain Unenforceable
The Indian Constitution distinguishes between fundamental rights and human rights. Fundamental rights are justiciable, meaning they can be enforced in court, while human rights under Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable. Both categories of rights are considered important and complement each other. This distinction is similar to international law, where civil and political rights are justiciable, and economic, social, and cultural rights are non-justiciable. In India, fundamental rights are protected in Part III of the Constitution, while Directive Principles of State Policy are outlined in Part IV.