the Preamble was in conformity with the Constitution as it was finally accepted. Not
only was the Constitution framed in the light of the Preamble but the Preamble was
ultimately settled in the light of the Constitution. In the earliest draft the Preamble was
something formal and read: "We, the people of India, seeking to promote the common
good, do hereby, through our chosen representatives, enact, adopt and give to ourselves
this Constitution.
After the plan of June 3, 1947, which led to the decision to partition the country and to
set up two independent Dominions of India and Pakistan, on June 8, 1947, a joint sub-
committee of the Union Constitution and Provincial Constitution Committees, took note
that the objective resolution would require amendment in view of the latest
announcement of the British Government. The announcement of June 3 had made it
clear that full independence, in the form of Dominion Status, would be conferred on
India as from August 15, 1947. After examining the implications of partition the sub-
committee thought that the question of making changes in the Objectives Resolution
could appropriately be considered only when effect had actually been given to the June 3
Plan. Later on July 12, 1947, the special sub-committee again postponed consideration of
the matter. The Union Constitution Committee provisionally accepted the Preamble as
drafted by B.N. Rao and reproduced it in its report of July 4, 1947 without any change,
with the tacit recognition at that stage that the Preamble would be finally based on the
Objectives Resolution. In a statement circulated to members of the Assembly on July 18,
1947 Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru inter alia, observed that the Preamble was covered more
or less by the Objectives Resolution which it was intended to incorporate in the final
Constitution, subject to some modification on account of the political changes resulting
from partition. (327 words)
(Extracted with edits and revision from B Shiva Rao's-Framing of India's Constitution)
Constitutional Preamble: Principles of India
The Preamble of the Constitution of India is a crucial introductory statement that encapsulates the ideals and guiding principles of the nation. It reflects the aspirations of the people and sets the tone for the entire Constitution. The question asks to identify which of the given concepts is not explicitly enshrined within the Preamble.
Analyzing Preamble Elements
Let's examine each option to understand its presence or absence in the Preamble:
- Equality of status and of opportunity: This phrase is directly present in the Preamble. It highlights the constitutional commitment to ensuring that all citizens have equal standing and equal chances in life, irrespective of their background.
- Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship: The Preamble explicitly guarantees these fundamental liberties. This ensures freedom of conscience and the right to express one's ideas and beliefs without hindrance.
- Justice -moral, ethical and legal: The Preamble assures citizens of Justice in its social, economic, and political dimensions. While the specific terms 'moral', 'ethical', and 'legal' are not used verbatim, the concept of justice sought by the Constitution is broad and encompasses these crucial aspects, aiming for fairness and equity in all spheres of life.
- Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual: This concept, promoting a sense of brotherhood and ensuring that every individual's dignity is respected, is a vital objective mentioned in the Preamble.
Based on the analysis of the specific wording typically found in the Preamble:
- Equality of status and of opportunity is enshrined.
- Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship is enshrined.
- Justice -moral, ethical and legal is considered to be covered within the scope of social, economic, and political justice mentioned in the Preamble.
- Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual is identified as the element not enshrined in the Preamble.
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Important Questions from Indian Constitution
During a legal proceeding in India, an advocate argues that the Supreme Court should directly legislate on same-sex marriage because the right to choose a partner inherently implies a fundamental right to marry for all citizens. How would the Supreme Court's judgment likely to counter this argument?
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While same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in India, however, the Supreme Court's verdict did offer some acknowledgments of rights for same-sex couples. Which of the following rights was specifically affirmed by the Court?
Ramesh and Suresh, a same-sex couple in India, have lived together for a decade and want to ensure they receive legal benefits equivalent to those of married couples, such as automatic inheritance and pension rights. Based on the Supreme Court's judgment, what is the primary obstacle they face in achieving these benefits
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