Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India
(1980) 3 SCC 625 · Supreme Court of India
Harmony between fundamental rights and DPSPs is a basic feature.
Unit V · Constitutional Law – I
DPSPs, duties and their relation with fundamental rights
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 36–51 | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| Constitution of India | 51A | Fundamental duties |
Landmark cases
Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corpn.
(1985) 3 SCC 545 · Supreme Court of India
The right to livelihood is part of Article 21, read with DPSPs.