Preamble — Mains Questions

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution has been described as the 'soul of the Constitution.' Analyze the significance of the Preamble in constitutional interpretation and governance, with reference to relevant Supreme Court judgments.

Examine how the 42nd Constitutional Amendment of 1976 changed the Preamble and evaluate its impact on India's constitutional framework and governance.

Critically analyze the balance between individual liberty and social justice as envisioned in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. How has this balance been maintained in constitutional practice?