The PREAMBLE of the Constitution of India
The ‘Preamble’ of the Constitution of India gives a brief introduction that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the document. It gives direction and purpose to the constitution.
The preamble contains the following information:
(i) Source of the Constitution: It is indicated by the Preamble that the source of authority of the Constitution lies with the people of India.
(ii) Nature of Indian State: Preamble declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
(iii) Statement of its objectives: The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation.
(iv) Date of its adoption: The date is mentioned in the preamble when it was adopted i.e. November 26, 1949.
Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution
From time to time, the question has arisen whether the Preamble is part of the constitution or not. Supreme Court of India, in the Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala case, ruled that the preamble may be used to interpret ambiguous areas of the constitution where differing interpretations present themselves.
In Union Government Vs LIC of India, 1995, the Supreme Court has once again held that Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution.
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