Subject: Polity
The Directive Principles are marked by several distinctive features: they are non-justiciable yet morally binding, aspirational rather than enforceable, and designed to progressively realize social and economic justice. While they do not provide a legal remedy, they serve as a guiding light for legislation and policy-making.
Key features include their comprehensive scope, the emphasis on state responsibility to secure social welfare, and the flexibility to evolve with changing circumstances, as interpreted through judicial pronouncements.