4. Sir Alladi Krishnaswami
It is a sort of introduction to the statute
and many a times very helpful to
understand the policy and legislative
intention.
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5. Berubari case (1960)
Preamble is a key to open the lock of
mind of the makers of the Constitution
and it also shows the general purpose
for which they made several provisions
in the Constitution. The preamble is not
a part of the Constitution.
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6. Kesavanand Bharati v/s State of
Kerala
Constitution is of exteam importance and it
should be read and interpreted in the light of
the grand and noble vision expressed in the
Preamble. It is a part and basic structure of
the constitution and need not be disturbed.
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7. Purpose
To clarify
The makers
Source
Sanctioning authority
Nature of Polity
Goals
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8. Nature of Polity
“Sovereign, Socialist, Secular,
Democratic, Republic”
“Unity and integrity of the Nation.”
Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976
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9. Sovereign
India is no more dependent upon any outside
authority.
Charan Lal Sahu v/s UOI: AIR 1990 SC 1480
India is subject to no external authority and
that the State has power to legislate on
any subject in conformity with
constitutional limitations.
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10. Socialist
The basic framework of socialism is to
provide a decent standard of life to the
working people. (D.S. Nakara v/s UOI) 1983
Justice DP of SP
The India
of My
Dreams
Security
from
cradle to
grave
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11. Secular
“Liberty of …..belief, faith and worship”
Aruna Roy v/s UOI AIR 2003 SC 3176
Secularism has a positive meaning that
is developing, understanding and
respect towards different religions.
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