Fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy in India

Part III of the Constitution (INDIA) guarantees fundamental rights and equality. Part IV sets out directive principles of state policy. The development of the right to property and the right to life and personal liberty provisions are outlined. The controversy that resulted from the relationship between fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy is discussed, and the decisions of the Supreme Court are outlined. The author relates this discussion to the situation of the Maoris in New Zealand.