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Supreme Court Reaffirms Secularism as Part of  India's Constitution The Supreme Court of India  reiterated on Monday that secularism  is a fundamental part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution . This reaffirmation came during a hearing of petitions that sought to remove the words "secular" and "socialist" from the Preamble  of the Constitution. The debate surrounding these terms centers on whether they were intended to be part of the original framework or were later inserted with a specific political agenda. The Petition and Its Origins The petition was spearheaded by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and joined by lawyers Balram Singh , Karunesh Kumar Shukla , and Ashwini Upadhyay . Swamy contended that the words "secular" and "socialist," inserted into the Preamble through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 , were not part of the original vision of the Constitution's framers. Swamy argued that these terms, added durin...

Top 10 Landmark Judgments in the Indian Constitution: Shaping India's  Legal Landscape till 2023 Introduction The Indian Constitution is the bedrock of the country's legal system, providing a framework for justice, equality, and fundamental rights. Over the years, the judiciary has delivered several landmark judgments that have had a profound impact on Indian society. This article explores the top 10 landmark judgments in the Indian Constitution until 2023, highlighting their significance in shaping India's legal landscape. 1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973): In the historic Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court established the doctrine of basic structure, asserting that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be amended. This landmark judgment curtailed the amending power of the Parliament and safeguarded the core values and principles enshrined in the Constitution. 2. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978): The Maneka Gandhi case expand...