Hello freinds today we will discuss preamble of the constitution which is very very important for any competitive exams in India. So if you are aspirant please read carefully and send it to your freinds , because it is very Important topic.
Table of Contents
What is the preamble?
- It’s the introductory statement of the Indian Constitution.
- Express the core details, values, & vision of the nation.
- Drawn from the Objective Resolution presented by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946.
- Not legally enforceable , but holds great inerperative value.
Source of Authority?
- We, the people of India…”Indicates that the power lies with the people.
- Symbolizes popular sovereignty.
Key Terms in the Preamble
- India is declared to be:
- Sovereign – Independent in internal and external matters.
- Socialist – Comitted to reducing inequality.
- Secular – Equal respect for all relegions.
- Democratic – Government elected for all relgions.
- Republic – The head of state is elected by the people, not inherited.
Goal of constitution
- It promises to ensure :
- Justice – Social, economic and political.
- Liberty – Of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship.
- Equality – Of status anf opportunity.
- Fraternity – Promoting unity and national intergrity.
Can Preamble of the Constitution Be Amended?
- Yes, as rulred in keshavananda Bharati case (1973).
- The Preamble in part of the Constitution.
- It can be ameded, but not in a way that harms the basic structure.
42nd Amendment Act (1976)
- Added three keywords:
- Sociallist
- Secular
- Integrity(to “Unity of the nation”)
- Known as the Mini-Constitution.
Is It Legally Enforceable?
- Not Justiciable – it can’t be enforced in court.
- But it guides constitutional interpretation.
- Referred to in major judgments(e.g., Berubari, LIC of India)
- Considered the soul of the Constitution.
Role in Legal Interpretation
- Courts use the Preamble to:
- Understan & uphold fundamental
- Maintain Basic Structure Doctrine.
- Balance freedom with national security.
- E.g., Minerva Mills case(1980): Harmany between FR and DPSPs upheld as part of the Constitution’s basic structure.
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