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The Preamble: Soul of the Indian Constitution
The Preamble, based on Nehru's 'Objectives Resolution', is the soul of the Indian Constitution. Adopted on Nov 26, 1949, it declares India a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic. It aims to secure Justice, Liberty, and Equality for all citizens and promote Fraternity. The Supreme Court, in the Kesavananda Bharati case, affirmed it as an integral, albeit non-justiciable, part of the Constitution, fundamental to its interpretation.
Key points
- Source: Based on the 'Objectives Resolution' drafted and moved by Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Keywords: Declares India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic nation.
- Objectives: Aims for Justice (social, economic, political), Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
- Amendability: Amended only once by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
- New Words (42nd CAA): Added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
- Status: SC ruled in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) that it's part of the Constitution.
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Posted 26 June 2026. More daily posts →