Role of the preamble in the interpretation of the Indian Constitution
PROJECT
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Role of preamble in the interpretation of the Indian Constitution
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Constitution is a legal document having a special legal sanctity, which sets out the framework and the principal functions of the organs of the government of a state, and declares the principles governing the operation of those organs. No reading of any constitution can be complete without reading it from the beginning to the end. While the end may expand, or alter, the point of commencement can never change. It is the Preamble wherefrom the constitution commences. Hence, the significance of the Preamble.
The Preamble is the basic structure of the Constitution. It says that the people are the ultimate authority and the Constitution emerges from them. The Preamble emphasizes the unity of Nation and it also defines the objectives of the Indian Republic. It is no exaggeration to say that the Preamble to the constitution of India is its spirit and backbone. It is the soul of the Constitution and is a precious part of the Constitution. Ever since the day it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly it has enabled the Constitution to stand erect- neither bending nor breaking.
This work deals with the role of the Preamble and its interpretational value. The research also handles the varied aspects of the Preamble in a precise and structured manner. A separate chapter deals with the words and phrases used in the Preamble. An authoritative interpretation of the keywords which occur in the Preamble is given, supported by views by citing court cases wherever required.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The Constitution is the documentation of the founding faiths of a nation and the fundamental directions for their fulfillment. It is that body of doctrines and practices which form basis for organizing a state. Generally, constitutions all over the world have a preamble. A preamble describes the philosophy of the
ON
Role of preamble in the interpretation of the Indian Constitution
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Constitution is a legal document having a special legal sanctity, which sets out the framework and the principal functions of the organs of the government of a state, and declares the principles governing the operation of those organs. No reading of any constitution can be complete without reading it from the beginning to the end. While the end may expand, or alter, the point of commencement can never change. It is the Preamble wherefrom the constitution commences. Hence, the significance of the Preamble.
The Preamble is the basic structure of the Constitution. It says that the people are the ultimate authority and the Constitution emerges from them. The Preamble emphasizes the unity of Nation and it also defines the objectives of the Indian Republic. It is no exaggeration to say that the Preamble to the constitution of India is its spirit and backbone. It is the soul of the Constitution and is a precious part of the Constitution. Ever since the day it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly it has enabled the Constitution to stand erect- neither bending nor breaking.
This work deals with the role of the Preamble and its interpretational value. The research also handles the varied aspects of the Preamble in a precise and structured manner. A separate chapter deals with the words and phrases used in the Preamble. An authoritative interpretation of the keywords which occur in the Preamble is given, supported by views by citing court cases wherever required.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The Constitution is the documentation of the founding faiths of a nation and the fundamental directions for their fulfillment. It is that body of doctrines and practices which form basis for organizing a state. Generally, constitutions all over the world have a preamble. A preamble describes the philosophy of the
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