Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution: 1. The Preamble can be used to restrict or override the fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. 2. The provisions of the Preamble are not enforceable in any court of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Preamble of the Constitution — question ID 114
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Preamble is neither a source of power to the legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of the legislature. It cannot override or restrict the explicit provisions of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights. Statement 2 is correct: The Preamble is non-justiciable, meaning its provisions are not enforceable in a court of law.