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The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

  1. A.a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
  2. B.not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
  3. C.a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
  4. D.a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts

The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) affirmed that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. However, it is generally considered non-justiciable, meaning its provisions cannot be directly enforced by courts. While it reflects the objectives and philosophy of the Constitution, its legal effect is derived from and dependent on the other substantive provisions of the Constitution.

Source: UPSC gs1 2020

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