Preamble · Indian Polity

Which of the following is true regarding the Preamble's power?

  1. It is a source of power to the legislature
  2. It is a prohibition upon the powers of the legislature
  3. It is neither a source of power nor a prohibition upon powers
  4. It can override all Fundamental Rights in any direct case of conflict
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Correct answer: It is neither a source of power nor a prohibition upon powers

As per the Supreme Court's interpretation, the Preamble is neither a source of power to the legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of the legislature. It serves as an introductory statement of the Constitution's philosophy.

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