CM Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Opposition For Hypocrisy On Constitution
On Wednesday, UP CM Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of hypocrisy, claiming they undermined the Constitution while in power.
Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging ‘Socialist’ & ‘Secular’ In Constitution’s Preamble
On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected petitions challenging the inclusion of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Indian Constitution's Preamble.
SC Reserves Verdict On Challenge To ‘Socialist’ And ‘Secular’ In Preamble
These words were added during the 42nd Amendment in 1976, under the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Petitioners Balram Singh, Subramanian Swamy, and Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay have termed the addition unconstitutional and demanded its removal
Delhi High Court Upholds AIMIM’s Recognition As Political Party
'The petitioner’s arguments cannot override the constitutional rights of AIMIM members. This petition has no merit and stands dismissed,' said Justice Jalan.
Hearing On Petition Demanding Removal Of Socialism And Secular From Constitution’s Preamble To Be Held In July
In the petition, the legality of adding the words socialism and secular in the Preamble of the Constitution through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976 during the time of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi has been challenged.
Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Petition to Remove ‘Socialism’ and ‘Secular’ from Constitution’s Preamble
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had rejected the incorporation of these words, asserting that the Constitution should not impose specific political ideologies on citizens.
