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Justice K. Ranganath Mishra v Union of India

(2003) 7 SCC 133

(2003) 7 SCC 133 · Supreme Court of India

fundamental-dutiesarticle-51anon-justiciablepromotion-of-duties
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2003
Subjects
Constitutional Law I
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Fundamental Duties under Art.51A remain non-justiciable and cannot be directly enforced against citizens through judicial compulsion, but the state can promote awareness and compliance through education and policy.

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (2003) 7 SCC 133

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