Question

In which one of the following cases, the Supreme Court initially had held that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?

• A. Berubari Case
• B. Sajjan Singh Case
• C. Golaknath Case
• D. Kesavananda Bharati Case

Answer 1

The correct option is A Berubari Case

One of the controversies about the Preamble is as to whether it is a part of the Constitution or not. In the Berubari Union case (1960), the Supreme Court said that the Preamble shows the general purposes behind the several provisions in the Constitution, and is thus a key to the minds of the makers of the Constitution. Further, where the terms used in any article are ambiguous or capable of more than one meaning, some assistance at interpretation may be taken from the objectives enshrined in the Preamble. Despite this recognition of the significance of the Preamble, the Supreme Court specifically opined that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution.