Media Law and Ethics

1. Directive Principles of State Policy
SANDEEP T K
ASST PROFESSOR
DEPT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION
AMRITAVISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM

2.  Directive Principles of State Policy constitute the 4th part of
the constitution and are unique and novel.
 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar defined Directive principles: What is
called D.P. is merely another name for the instruments of
instructions. They are instructions to the legislature and the
executive.

3. FEATURES:
Difference between Fundamental Rights and
Directive Principles:
Fundamentals rights are justiciable, that is, one can
appeal to the Supreme Court of India in case on feels
that one's F.R. are being violated by state. D.P., though
not justiciable, are no less important for that reason.

4.  F.R. have negative aspects- injunctions addressed to
the state to refrain from doing certain acts
beyond constitutional limits fixed by law D.P.
involves a positive aspect- instructions.

5. No legislation necessary for enforcement of
fundamental right; D.P. can be implemented only
after legislation by a competent legislature.
In case of conflict of F.R. and D.P., the F.R. will prevail.

6. Fundamental Duties

7. Fundamental Duties
 In the year 1976, a recommendation led to an amendment
 In 42nd amendment, a new aspect called Fundamental
duties were added
 It shall be the duty of every citizen of India
 Total 11 in number

8.  To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and
institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
 To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our
national struggle for freedom;
 To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of
India;

9.  To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst
all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or
sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of
women;
 To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
 To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes,
rivers, wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
 To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and
reform;

10.  To defend the country and render national service when
called upon to do so;
 To promote harmony and the spirit of common
brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending
religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities; to
renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

11.  To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
 To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective
activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour
and achievement;
 Who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to
his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six to fourteen
years