43. What are the utilities of Directive Principles

1. They are like an ‘Instrument of Instructions’ or general recommendations addressed to all authorities in the Indian Union.
2. They have served as useful beacon-lights to the courts.
3. They form the dominating background to all State action, legislative or executive and also a guide to the courts in some respects.
4. They amplify the Preamble, which solemnly resolves to secure to all citizens of India justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
5. They facilitate stability and continuity in domestic and foreign policies.
6. They are supplementary to the fundamental rights of the citizens, filling the vacuum in Part III by providing for social and economic rights.
7. Their implementation creates a favourable atmosphere for the full and proper enjoyment of the fundamental rights.
8. They enable the opposition to exercise influence and control over the operations of the government.
9. They serve as a crucial test for the performance of the government.
10. They serve as common political manifesto.