To what extent, in your opinion, have the ideas of the Preamble been realised in the country's 75-year constitutional journey?
Introduction
Enlightened Justice NA Palkhivala calls the preamble the 'identity card' of the Constitution laying down its objectives as well as being a yardstick for measuring development.
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Main Body
Enlightened Justice NA Palkhivala calls the preamble the 'identity card' of the Constitution laying down its objectives as well as being a yardstick for measuring development.
Ideals of the Preamble:
Achievement of Ideals:
(ii) Socialism & nature - equality fulfilled broadly through Articles 14, 15, 16 as well as welfare programmes
(iv) Fraternity achieved through fundamental duties A-51(A) & restriction like A 'penalty' in fundamental right. However, few are lagging in some areas:
(iii) 7-8% wealth with top population against equality
(iii) Rising communal violence against fraternity - a herculean effort
Thus while significant achievements have been made, more is to be done to fully realise preamble.
Conclusion
Thus while significant achievements have been made, more is to be done to fully realise preamble.
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Diagram
Mind map showing 'Ideals of the Preamble' branching into Justice (economic, social, vertical), Equality of opportunity & status, Fraternity ensuring dignity of institutional & integrity & unity of India, Liberty of thought belief faith worship, Secular nature, and Socialistic content
- Good reference to Palkhivala
- Clear articulation of preamble ideals
- Systematic enumeration of different types of justice
- Good use of specific constitutional articles
- Addresses both achievements and gaps
- Uses statistics (15%, 7-8%) to support argument
- Clear structure with numbered points
ARYAN-SIRSIKAR
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Preamble
Preamble
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