Multiple choice

Who said in the Constitution Assembly that the Directive Principles of State Policy are like a “cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the bank”?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. K.T.Shah

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. K.M. Munshi

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B Correct answer
Explanation

K.T. Shah, a member of the Constituent Assembly, famously criticized Directive Principles as a 'cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the bank' - meaning they were not legally enforceable. This critique highlighted the non-justiciable nature of DPSPs compared to justiciable Fundamental Rights.