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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9362
Question 1
What is the constitutional status of the Principles of Policy under Article 30(2)?
  • Courts can enforce them on petition
  • They are justiciable and actionable against the State
  • The validity of an act or law cannot be called into question on the ground of non-compliance with the Principles✔️
  • They bind the executive but not the legislature
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 30(2) categorically states: 'The validity of an action or of a law shall not be called in question on the ground that it is not in accordance with the Principles of Policy.' This makes the Principles morally aspirational but legally non-justiciable — courts cannot invalidate state action for failing to follow them.