the Preamble

The Preamble

• The Preamble to the Constitution states the object which the Constitution seeks to establish and promote, and also aids the legal interpretation of the Constitution where the language is found ambiguous. 
• The ideal embodied in the Objective Resolution is faithfully reflect in the Preamble to the Constitution, which as amended in 1968, summaries the aims and objects of the Constitution. 

Text of the Preamble :

 " We, the People of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all citizens Justice, Social, 

Economic and political; 

Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship: Equality of status and of opportunity and to promote among them all; Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the (unity and integrity of the Nation);
Our Constituent Assembly on this twenty sixth day of November, 1949, do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution. "

Our Preamble

• The Preamble specific the source of authority, i.e. people or India, the system of Government, the objective to be attained by the political system and the date of adaptation and enactment of the Constitution. 
• Though, the Preamble is not enforceable in a Court of law, it provides a key to the understanding and interpretation of the Constitution. 
• In case of doubt, the Supreme Court has referred to the Preamble to elucidate vague aspects of the Constitution.