Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Polity Basics of Constitution
With reference to the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction, consider the following statements:
1. The doctrine helps in reconciling provisions that seem contradictory, ensuring that both provisions have some legal effect.
2. The doctrine is used to resolve issues that arise between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs).
3. The Supreme Court in the Re-Kerala Education Bill case (1951) held that the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction is not applicable when there is a direct conflict between provisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1 only