The document discusses the importance and purpose of the preamble to the Indian constitution. It notes that the preamble helps clarify the makers, source, and goals of the constitution. Specifically, it establishes that India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic that aims to ensure justice, liberty, equality and integrity for all citizens. The preamble also expresses the goals of securing for all citizens justice, equality and dignity. While not technically part of the constitution, the preamble is an important tool for understanding the spirit and objectives of the document according to Supreme Court rulings discussed in the text.

1. Dr. Neepa Vyas
Assistant Professor,
Government Law College,
Ahmedabad,
Gujarat.

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3. Importance
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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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12. Democratic
Will of
people
Election
Elections
Direct
Indirect
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13.  Republic
 Integrity :
“every part of India is our home”
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14. Objectives
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15. Amendment
 In Re, Kesavanand case
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