The Preamble
Identity, Philosophy, and Source of Authority
PART I — TEXT & PHILOSOPHY
SUB-REALM 11.1
Source of Authority
- "We the People"
- Popular sovereignty
- Source of power
- Democratic mandate
SUB-REALM 11.2
Identity Card
- N.A. Palkhivala quote
- Summary of Constitution
- Core philosophy
- Guiding principles
SUB-REALM 11.3
Four Ingredients
S
N
O
D
- Source of power
- Nature of state
- Objectives of state
- Date of adoption
SUB-REALM 11.4
Date of Adoption
- November 26, 1949
- Law Day
- Enactment date
- Not Republic Day
PART II — AMENDABILITY & JURISPRUDENCE
SUB-REALM 11.5
Amendability
- 42nd Amendment (1976)
- Socialist added
- Secular added
- Integrity added
SUB-REALM 11.6
Part of Constitution?
- Berubari Case (No)
- Kesavananda Case (Yes)
- LIC of India Case (Yes)
- Basic Structure limits
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