1. Historical Background
2. Objective
3. Keywords & Philosophy Enshrined In The Preamble
3.1. People have power
3.2. The Constitution of India states India to be a sovereign. socialist, secular democratic, and republican state.
4. Significance
5. Amendments
6. Supreme Court Interpretations
6.1. In Berubari Union Case (1960)
6.2. In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
6.3. Union Government v. LIC of India case (1995)
7. Conclusion
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Topic – Philosophy of Constitution (Notes)
Subject – Political Science
(Constitution of India)
Table of Contents
Preamble is a foundational and visionary statement that encapsulates the ideals and goals of the nation. It serves as a compass for the interpretation and implementation of the Constitution, ensuring that the principles enshrined in it are upheld in the functioning of the Indian state. It declares India as Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic committed to Justice, Equality and Liberty for the people. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on objectives Resolution which solidified the moral resolve to form a government that will carry out the many promises made by the nationalist movement to the Indian people and was overwhelmingly accepted on January 22, 1947.
Historical Background
- Nehru introduced an Objectives Resolution (a resolution that outlined the Assembly’s goals) in 1946, before the constitution making process began.
- The aims and principles that drove the creation of the Constitution were embodied in this resolution.
- The Objectives Resolution provided the foundation for India’s Constitution, which institutionalised the essential values of equality, liberty, democracy, sovereignty, and cosmopolitan identity.
- This solidified the moral resolve to form a government that will carry out the many promises made by the nationalist movement to the Indian people.
- The Preamble to the Constitution is based on this resolution, which was overwhelmingly accepted on January 22, 1947.
- The essential framework of our constitution is included in the preamble’s goals. It emphasises the Indian constitution’s key ideas and philosophy. It is regarded as the Constitution’s soul.
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