Which part of the Constitution contains Article 37?

Article 37 is in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy).

Part IV · Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 37: Application of the principles contained in this Part

Q: What does Article 37 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 37 deals with application of the principles contained in this part. The provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 37

The provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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