Parliament can enact a law which is inconsistent with a Directive Principle mentioned under Part IV ...........

Indian Polity Directive Principles

Parliament can enact a law which is inconsistent with a Directive Principle mentioned under Part IV of the constitution because

1) DPSP is non-justiciable.

2) DPSP does not come under the “basic structure” of the constitution.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: This means that a citizen cannot necessarily challenge a law that violates some DPSPs. However, SC may use DPSPs to validate a law enacted by the Parliament which violates the FRs.

Statement 2: These are a part of basic structure:

The principle of equality, not every feature of equality, but the quintessence of equal justice;
The "essence" of other Fundamental Rights in Part III
The concept of social and economic justice — to build a Welfare State: Part IV in toto
The balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles