The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
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Answer: D. The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) held that the Preamble is part of the Constitution. But it is not enforceable in court by itself; it is used to interpret the other provisions. So it has no legal effect independently of other parts.
Watch for: Berubari (1960) said the Preamble is not part of the Constitution; that view was overruled in 1973.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because it does guide interpretation, so 'no legal effect' is too strong.
- B. Wrong because the Preamble is part of the Constitution.
- C. Wrong because the Preamble is not enforceable like other provisions.
Source to check: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973); LIC of India v. Consumer Education and Research Centre (1995)
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