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Topic

Preamble
Preamble

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What is Preamble

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Preamble contains the essence of the Constitution- its values and goals. It is a
microcosm of the Constitution.It is a preface to the Constitution.

Preambular value of the Indian Constitution

Sovereignty
Sovereignty is a characteristic of the government. It means that there is no
authority above the government & it is free to conduct its own affairs.

Socialist
The word socialist was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act in
1976. Socialism means ownership of the means of production by the Government
so that the people receive equal benefits.

Secular
Secularism in western context means separation of religion from politics. In Indian
context ,it means that all religions in our country have same status & support from
the state(positive secularism).

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DEMOCRACY

Democracy means rule by people.

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REPUBLIC

Republic is a political order in which the supreme power lies in a body of

citizens. Will of people is the basis for governance. Public offices are thrown
open to all citizens It also means a country where the Head of State is
elected and is not a hereditary institution like the monarchy in Britain.

JUSTICE

Justice is a concept involving the fair and moral treatment of all persons,
both in the formulation and enforcement of law.

LIBERTY

Liberty is derived from the Latin word liber which means freedom from
slavery, imprisonment etc.

EQUALITY
Equality of status means equal treatment under law, independent of
ones status.
FRATERNITY

Fraternity means common brotherhood of all Indians.

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Importance of Preamble
Its primary utility lies in assisting in clarifying the essential
character of the Constitution to judiciary in case of ambiguity
in the Constitution.

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Important Points

Definition
Date of adoption
Source of authority
Nature of Indian State
Objectives of the Constitution
Significance of the Preamble

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