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Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties: Constitutional Imperative

Prof. Uday Shankar · IIT Kharagpur

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Lectures

week-01

  1. Lecture 01 : Theoretical Background of DPSP I Video
  2. Lecture 02 : Theoretical Background of DPSP II Video
  3. Lecture 03 : DPSPs: Definition and Approaches Video
  4. Lecture 04 : Functions, Duties and Characteristics of DPSPs Video
  5. Lecture 05 : Debate on the Justiciability or Non-Justiciability of DPSPs Video

week-02

  1. Lecture 06 : Constituent Assembly Debates: DPSPs and its Structuring I Video
  2. Lecture 07 : Constituent Assembly Debates: DPSPs and its Structuring II Video
  3. Lecture 08 : DPSPs under Indian Constitution: Comparative Understanding Video
  4. Lecture 9 : Thematic Understanding of DPSPs I Video
  5. Lecture 10 : Thematic Understanding of DPSPs II Video
  6. Lecture 11 : DPSPs within the Realm of Constitutionalism Video

week-03

  1. Lecture 12 : Nature and Significance of DPSPs in the Indian Constitution Video
  2. Lecture 13 : The Trinity: Preamble, Fundamental Rights and DPSP Video
  3. Lecture 14 : Distinction between Part III and Part IV Video
  4. Lecture 15 : Exploring Article 37: Principles and Judicial Minimalism Video
  5. Lecture 16 : DPSPs, Pluralism and Inclusivity Video
  6. Lecture 17 : Interplay of DPSPs with Fundamental Rights I Video
  7. Lecture 18 : Interplay of DPSPs with Fundamental Rights II Video
  8. Lecture 19 : Article 31C and Inter-relationship with DPSP Video
  9. Lecture 20 : Engaging DPSPs with Ancient Indian Texts Video
  10. Lecture 21 : Impact of Indian Directive Principles on Other Constitutions Video

week-04

  1. Lecture 22 : Welfare Goals, Rights, Enforcement: Interaction Video
  2. Lecture 23 : DPSP and Uniform Civil Code Video
  3. Lecture 24 :DPSPs and the Role of Central, State and Local Governments: Inter-governmental relations Video

week-05

  1. Lecture 25 : DPSP and Labour Welfare Video
  2. Lecture 26 : Directive Principles of State Policy: Amendments and Expanding Horizons Video
  3. Lecture 27 :Directive Principles of State Policy and Expanding Horizons: Article 43B and Article 48A Video
  4. Lecture 27:Socio-Economic Rights, Model of Adoption and Enforcement: Interaction with Constitution Video

week-06

  1. Lecture 29 : Fundamental Duties under Constitution: Debates, Reports of Various Committees Video
  2. Lecture 30 : Fundamental Duties under Constitution: Enforcement and Justiciability Video
  3. Lecture 31 : Relationship between Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Judicial Approach Video
  4. Lecture 32:Comparative Analysis:Fundamental Duties and Civic Responsibilities in Other Constitutions Video

week-07

  1. Lecture 33 : Engaging Indian Knowledge System with Fundamental Duties Video
  2. Lecture 34 : Duties in Other Religions and Constitutional Connect Video
  3. Lecture 35 : Weaving Unity: Fraternity in Indian Culture and Constitution Video
  4. Lecture 36 : Revering Nature: Indian Knowledge System and Relevance in Fundamental Duties Video
  5. Lecture 37 : Feminine Divine: Indian Philosophy and Fundamental Duties Video

week-08

  1. Lecture 38 : Fundamental Duties and their Reflection in the Legislative and Judicial Framework I Video
  2. Lecture 39 : Fundamental Duties and their Reflection in the Legislative and Judicial Framework II Video
  3. Lecture 40 : Oaths and Fundamental Duties: Constitutional Framework for Governance Video

Live Session

  1. Live Session 21-03-2025 Video

Syllabus and materials

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Credits and licence

Institution
IIT Kharagpur
Department
Law
Teacher
Prof. Uday Shankar
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Subjects
Law
Source
NPTEL
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