Which part of the Constitution was added later and is not enforceable in a court of law?
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Correct answer: Fundamental Duties
Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A) were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. Like the DPSP, they are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts through writs.
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