Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Justiciable
adjective
/ juh-STISH-ee-uh-buhl /
Medium
Meaning
Capable of being decided by a court of law; amenable to judicial determination. A right or provision is justiciable when it can be enforced through the courts.
Origin / Etymology
From Old French justiciable (subject to justice), from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness)
Synonyms
Enforceable
Actionable
Litigable
Antonyms
Non-justiciable
Unenforceable
Advisory
Example Sentence
"Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Indian Constitution are justiciable and can be enforced by the Supreme Court under Article 32, whereas Directive Principles under Part IV are explicitly non-justiciable under Article 37 — though they remain fundamental in governance."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Critical in GS2 Polity answers when distinguishing Fundamental Rights (justiciable, Part III) from DPSPs (non-justiciable, Part IV) and Fundamental Duties (non-justiciable, Part IVA). The concept appears in questions about Article 44 (UCC), Article 37, and the enforceability of constitutional provisions.
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