The Supreme Court has held that while the Preamble is a part of the Constitution, it is not a source of substantive power nor a provision that is directly enforceable in courts. However, it reflects the ideals and aspirations of the Constitution. The terms "Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic" are indeed fundamental to the Preamble.
Consider the following statements : (i) The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is enforceable in a court of law. (ii) The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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