In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
Question and options
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
- A.K. Gopalan Case
- Berubari Case
- Minerva Mills Case
- A.K. Antony Case
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Berubari Case
In Re Berubari Union (1960) the Supreme Court said the Preamble is not part of the Constitution; this was overruled in Kesavananda Bharati (1973).
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