Article 31C of CoI : Article 31C: Saving Of Laws Giving Effect To Certain Directive Principles

Explanation using Example

Imagine a state government in India introduces a new law that aims to redistribute land among the landless farmers to reduce economic inequality, which is a directive principle of state policy under Part 4 of the Constitution. This law may require the acquisition of land from wealthy landowners, which could be seen as violating their Article 14 (Right to Equality) and Article 19 (Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.).

However, under Article 31C, this land redistribution law would not be deemed unconstitutional simply because it affects the rights under Articles 14 and 19. The law is protected because it is an attempt to implement the directive principles of state policy. Thus, despite the challenges from the affected landowners, the courts would not strike down the law on these grounds.

In this scenario, if the state legislature passed the law, for it to be protected under Article 31C, it would also need to be reserved for the consideration of the President and receive his assent.