ABOUT THE COURSE:The Course aims to discuss the relevance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in fulfilling constitutional goals. It will analyse the responsibility of the legislature and the executive on matters of Policy. It will also examine the role played by the judiciary in interpretation of the Policies and their integration with the Fundamental Rights. Further, the discussion on the Fundamental Duties will be made to draw the significance to lead a dignified life. It will highlight the importance of the duties in relation to the rights enshrined under the Constitution. Also, it attempts to connect these parts of the Constitution with the Indian Knowledge System.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Law (Undergraduate and Postgraduate); AICTE approved programme (Undergraduate)PRE-REQUISITES: Graduation Degree INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Law Firms/Advocacy
Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties: Constitutional Imperative
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1: Evolution and Concept of Directive Principles of State PolicyWeek 2:Incorporation of the Directive Principles of State Policy: Constituent Assembly DebatesWeek 3:Salient Features of the Directive Principles of State Policy under the Indian ConstitutionWeek 4:The Legislative, the Executive and the Judiciary on the Directive Principles of the State PolicyWeek 5:The Legislative, the Executive and the Judiciary on the Directive Principles of the State Policy(Cont.,)Week 6:Evolution and Relevance of the Fundamental DutiesWeek 7:Relationship between Fundamental Duties and Indian Knowledge System Week 8:The Legislative, the Executive and the Judiciary on Fundamental Duties
Taught by
Prof. Uday Shankar
