Notwithstanding anything contained in article 13, no law giving effect to the policy of the State towards securing 4[all or any of the principles laid down in Part IV] shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it is inconsistent with, or takes away or abridges any of the rights conferred by 5[article 14 or article 19]; 6and no law Validation of certain Acts and Regulations.
Article 31C: Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 31C |
| Marginal note | Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 6 |
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- SCA/9991/1993 of MIRZAPUR MOTI KURESHI KASSAB JAMAT Vs STATE OF GUJARATHigh Court of Gujarat · 1998-04-16
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