NCERT does not identify the image in Class 7 textbook as the original 1949 Preamble, nor does it tell students that they are reading an earlier version of the constitutional text.
In effect, the call for the removal of ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ from the Preamble is against the constitutional mandate. Any attempt in that direction would lead to constitutional erosion.
In 1976, the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution not only added two words but also introduced changes in 40 Articles & the Seventh Schedule while adding 14 new Articles.
The verdict on the preamble amendments of 1976 suggests that the courts will accept flexible meanings of terms. A Constitution built of plasticine can be made to mean anything.
Speaking at an event earlier this month, Justice Pankaj Mithal had said additions of 'socialist' and 'secular' in Preamble of the Constitution narrowed 'vastness of its spiritual image'.
The Department of Justice, which falls under the Law ministry, has set up a booth at the New Delhi World Book Fair where it is awarding certificates to those who read the Preamble.
The dollar rallied and gold fell, while 30-year Treasury yields were little changed, signaling confidence that the Fed will act to contain inflation and keep long-term borrowing costs in check.
At the centre is OGEL framework—a standing, one-time export authorisation that allows eligible defence exporters to generate authorisations for multiple consignments without applying separately for each.
Given how arrogant and self-loving Imran is, he may not be capable of introspection even in the isolation of Adiala jail. The harsh truth is, he played the same game when it suited him.
42nd amendment was actually a ramrodded modification, a political crookery, and an unjust importment of a western notion.
Bharat was without those 2 words from 1950 until 1976(??) when it was modified by Cons with the aid of Coms
42nd amendment was actually a ramrodded modification, a political crookery, and an unjust importment of a western notion.
Bharat was without those 2 words from 1950 until 1976(??) when it was modified by Cons with the aid of Coms