Directive Principles | Fundamental Rights |
1. They are provided in Part-IV of the Constitution. | They are provided in Part-III of the Constitution. |
2. Not justiciable or enforceable by any court of law. | Justiciable. Citizens can seek protection from a High Court or Supreme Court. |
3. Meant for the government to create certain privileges for the citizens. | They are privileges in existence for the citizens to enjoy. |
4. These aim to achieve a welfare state. | These aim to establish political democracy. |
5. Their scope is wider as they deal with wide range of subjects such as international peace and security. | Their scope is limited as they are concerned with individual rights. |