In which case did the Supreme Court specifically state that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
In the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court overruled its earlier opinion in the Berubari Union case and held that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. It also held that the Preamble can be amended, provided the 'basic structure' is not destroyed.
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