- The Preamble is considered a part of the Constitution. - It is not directly enforceable in courts. - It serves as an aid in interpreting the Constitution.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: The Preamble (Preamble as a part of the Constitution (Relevant Supreme Court cases))
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Answer: D. a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
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