In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461, the Supreme Court held that the Preamble:
Ais a mere ornamental introduction with no juridical value and is not part of the Constitution
Bis binding on Parliament alone but does not bind the executive or the judiciary
Cis part of the Constitution and reflects its basic structure that limits the amending power
Dis enforceable as a fundamental right under Article 32 of the Constitution
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. is part of the Constitution and reflects its basic structure that limits the amending power
1. The earlier view in In re Berubari Union (1960) treated the Preamble as NOT being a part of the Constitution.
2. Kesavananda Bharati (1973) overruled that and held the Preamble IS part of the Constitution.
3. The same judgment enunciated the basic structure doctrine, and the Preamble's content is treated as reflecting that structure.
4. The Preamble itself is not a justiciable right enforceable under Article 32.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461_
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