Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the addition of “socialist” and “secular” to the Preamble via the 42nd Amendment during the Emergency. The Court reaffirmed Parliament’s power under Article 368 to amend the Constitution, stating the Preamble reflects evolving societal needs. It clarified secularism ensures equal treatment of religions, while socialism embodies a welfare state commitment without constraining economic policy flexibility. Claims against the Emergency context were rejected, noting a parliamentary review in 1978 and the irrelevance of delayed petitions. The judgment reinforces the Preamble’s adaptability to uphold justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
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