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Which constitutional amendment has made Directive principles of state policy more important than fundamental rights?

Which constitutional amendment has made Directive principles of state policy more important than fundamental rights? Correct Answer 42nd

42nd Amendment Act 1976 through Article-31(C) gave precedence to all Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights. Later on in Minerva Mills case 1980, Supreme Court struck down 42nd Amendment act related to Article-31(C) and upheld the importance of Fundamental Rights over DPSP except directives under Article-39(B) and 39(C) which are given primacy over Fundamental Rights under article-14.

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