Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs Union of India — Preamble Secularism case

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1. News26 Nov 2024

   Watch: Supreme Court’s verdict on Preamble of the Constitution

   A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar observed that the flaws in the petitioners' arguments were manifest.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court recently addressed a petition challenging the inclusion of the word secular in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The court dismissed the plea, confirming that the term remains a core part of the country's foundational identity. This decision reinforces the existing legal status of the Constitution, ensuring that the principle of secularism continues to guide the nation's governance and legal framework without any changes.

   thehindu.com
2. News22 Nov 2024

   Secularism in Preamble: Supreme Court verdict on November 25

   The Court while reserving its verdict also reminded that secularism is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and the 42nd amendment had been...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court is set to deliver a verdict on November 25 regarding a petition that challenges the inclusion of the word secular in the Indian Constitution's preamble. The case questions whether this term should remain part of the document or if it was added improperly. This decision will clarify the legal status of secularism as a core principle of the Constitution. The court's ruling will settle a long-standing debate about the foundational values of the nation.

   barandbench.com