Content of the Preamble

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Sovereignty

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Socialist

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Secular

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Democratic

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Republic

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The Preamble is addressed to all Indian citizens

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Economic Justice

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Freedom and Equality

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Fraternity

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Landmark Cases on Preamble

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Golaknath vs. State of Punjab, 1967

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Keshavnanda Bharti vs. State of Kerela, AIR (1970) 4 SCC 225.

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How far can the Preamble be useful in interpreting the Constitution? to know tap on the learn more button

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Content of the Preamble

Preamble begins by saying that the people of India have solemnly determined to make India the Sovereign Democratic of Republic India

Sovereignty

The term “sovereignty” emphasizes that India is no longer dependent on any external authority. This means that, inside and out, India is sovereign

Socialist

term "socialist" was included in the preamble of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) "Socialism" does not have a precise connotation,

Secular

The word secular refers to a country that has no religion of its own as the.... It treats all religions equally.

Democratic

Equality and fraternity (brotherhood) are essential features of democracy proclaimed in the preamble to the constitution as the very goal of the constitution.

Republic

Equality and fraternity (brotherhood) are essential features of democracy proclaimed in the preamble to the constitution as the very goal of the constitution.

The Preamble is addressed to all Indian citizens

– Equality – Justice – Liberty – Social Justice India's constitution guarantees social economic and political justice to its citizens.

Economic Justice

The main aim enshrined in the Constitution is economic justice. It means that the national wealth should be increased and there must be an equitable distribution of the same.

Freedom and Equality

Freedom does not only mean that the freedom of individual activity is not arbitrary but also means that conditions are created which are important to personality individual growth.

Fraternity

The word "fraternity" in the Preamble underlines the idea of brotherhood. It seeks to encourage brotherhood between all citizens, which....learn more

Landmark Cases on Preamble

As it is not part of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has determined that it cannot be seen as an important source of power.

Golaknath vs. State of Punjab, 1967

The land tenure act was called into question in this instance. People were alleged to have a fundamental right to property U/A19 and....Learn more

Keshavnanda Bharti vs. State of Kerela, AIR (1970) 4 SCC 225.

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