Article 39 of CoI : Article 39: Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Equal Pay for Equal Work

Situation: Priya and Rajesh work as software engineers at a government-owned IT company. Both have the same qualifications, experience, and job responsibilities. However, Priya discovers that Rajesh is being paid more than her for the same work.

Application of Article 39(d): Priya can raise a complaint under the principle of "equal pay for equal work" as mandated by Article 39(d) of the Constitution of India. The company is legally obligated to ensure that both men and women receive equal pay for the same work. The State can intervene to rectify this disparity and ensure compliance with the directive principles.

Example 2:

Scenario: Protection of Children from Exploitation

Situation: A factory in a rural area employs children under the age of 14 to work in hazardous conditions. These children are forced to work long hours and are paid very little, which affects their health and education.

Application of Article 39(f): The State, under Article 39(f), is responsible for ensuring that children are given opportunities to develop in a healthy manner and are protected against exploitation. The factory can be reported to the authorities, and the State can take action to shut down the illegal employment of ...

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