Question

Discuss critically the preamble to
the constitution of India (5) marks​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Preamble

The term preamble refers to the first page of the Constitution or we can say it is the preface of the Constitution, an eminent jurist N.A Palkhivala called the preamble as the “identity card of the constitution’.

The preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objective Resolution’, moved by J.L. Nehru.

The American constitution was the first to begin with Preamble. Many countries including India followed this practice.

The preamble of Indian Constitution was once amended by the 42nd Amendment Act 1976 when three words Socialist, Secular and Integrity was added to the preamble of India.

The preamble cannot be enforced in the court, this decision was announced in the decision of Union of India v. Madan Gopal, 1957.

Preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out guidelines to guide people of the nation, to present the principles of the Constitution, to indicate the source from which the document derives its authority, and meaning. It reflects the hopes and aspirations of the people. The preamble can be referred to as the preface which highlights the entire Constitution. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly and came into effect on 26 January 1950, celebrated as the Republic day in India. Preamble was made in 1947 but adopted in 1949.

Components of the Preamble

The four components of the preamble are as follows:

*It reveals the source of the authority of the constitution i.e. the people of India.

*It tells the nature of Indian state as sovereign, socialist, secular, republic and democratic polity.

*It specifies the objective of the constitution as justice, liberty, equality and fraternity to its people.

*It mentions the date (26 November 1949) on which the Constitution was adopted.

Preamble to the Constitution of India

We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

*JUSTICE, social, economic and political;

*LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

*EQUALITY of status and of opportunity,

and to promote among them all,

*FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;