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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against “Socialist”, “Secular” In Constitution’s Preamble

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against “Socialist”, “Secular” In Constitution’s Preamble

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The amendment changed the description of India in the Preamble. (Representational) New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms “socialist”, “secular” and “integrity” to the Preamble. The words “socialist”, “secular” and “integrity” were inserted into the Preamble to the Constitution under the 42nd constitutional amendment moved by the Indira Gandhi government in 1976. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar had on November 22 reserved its verdict on the pleas filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and advocate Ashwini Updhayay challenging the inclusion of the words “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble to the Constitution. One of the first petitions was filed by one Balram Singh through advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain in 2020. “The writ petitions do not need further deliberation and adjudication. The amending power of Parliament over the Constitution extends to Preamble,” the CJI said while pronouncing the verdict. The CJI said the verdict explained that after so many years the process cannot …

Supreme Court rejects plea to remove ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secularism’ from Constitution’s Preamble – India TV

Supreme Court rejects plea to remove ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secularism’ from Constitution’s Preamble – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/X The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were inserted in the Preamble of the Constitution under the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act. The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the words “Socialism” and “Secularism” from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The petition was filed by former Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy, advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, and one Balram Singh. Notably, the inclusion of “Socialism” in the Preamble was introduced through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment during Indira Gandhi’s tenure as Prime Minister in 1976. A Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar has reiterated that Parliament holds the authority to amend the Constitution, including its Preamble. The Bench addressed the interpretation of “Socialism” and “Secularism,” emphasising their relevance within the Indian context. It also stated that the framing of policies concerning these principles is a prerogative of the government.  What did Supreme Court say?  During the hearing, the Supreme Court observed that “Socialism” and “Secularism” are integral to the basic structure of …

Supreme Court to rule on removal of `Secular` and `Socialist` from Constitution

Supreme Court to rule on removal of `Secular` and `Socialist` from Constitution

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The Supreme Court of India on Friday announced that it will deliver a verdict on Monday regarding several petitions aimed at removing the terms `secular` and `socialist` from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, reported news agency ANI.  A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar reviewed the petitions, during which they remarked that the concept of socialism in India is primarily understood as a commitment to a “welfare state.”  The bench emphasised that secularism is an integral part of the Constitution`s basic structure,and the 42nd Amendment had been examined by the Supreme Court earlier as well. The Supreme Court was hearing petitions filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, along with lawyers Balram Singh, Karunesh Kumar Shukla, and Ashwini Upadhyay.  Earlier, the bench reiterated that the ideals of secularism and socialism in the Preamble of Indian Constitution should not be interpreted solely through the western lens.  “Socialism can also mean that there should be equality of opportunity and the wealth of a country should be distributed equally. Let`s not take the …

CPN (Unified Socialist) not in hurry to join Prachanda-led govt: Madhav Nepal

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CPN (Unified Socialist) chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal. Former premier and CPN (Unified Socialist) chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal on Wednesday said his party is not in a hurry to join Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’-led coalition government. In the 275-member House of Representatives, CPN (Unified Socialist) has 10 seats. Mr. Madhav Nepal said that his party would not rush to take a decision about its participation in the government, which is expected to take a vote of confidence on January 10. Speaking at a programme organised by the party’s sister organisation, Youth association Nepal, Kathmandu District Committee, Mr. Madhav Nepal clarified that the political picture is still not clear and that the politburo meeting of his party also did not take any decision, Myrepublica newspaper reported. He said that they are ready to make that decision on January 10 after looking at the policies and programmes of the government and the activities of the political parties that are part of the government. On January 2, Mr. Madhav Nepal had ruled out the possibility of joining …