(IGP) GS Paper 1 - Indian Polity & Governance - "Preamble"

Subject - Indian Polity & Governance
Chapter - Preamble

What is Preamble ?

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

“Preambular value” of the Indian Constitution

Sovereignty

Sovereignty is a characteristic of government. It means that there is no authority above the government either outside or inside the country.

Socialist

The word ‘socialist’ was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. Socialism means ownership of productive forces by the Government so that they benefit people equitably.

Secular

Secularism means separation of religion from politics. Religion is private while politics is public.

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DEMOCRACY

Democracy means rule by people.

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 one’s status.

FRATERNITY

Fraternity means common brotherhood of all Indians.

Importance of Preamble

Its primary utility lies in assist in clarify the essential character of the Constitution to judiciary in case of ambiguity in the Constitution.

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