Dr Balram Singh Vs Union of India (2024) judgement is related to which of the following?
(a) Assessing the constitutional validity of newly enacted criminal laws
(b) Evaluating the scope and application of Article 31C
(c) Reviewing the constitutional validity of the terms "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble
(d) Determining the extent of judicial review over the Delimitation Commission’s report

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Dr Balram Singh Vs Union of India (2024) judgement is related to which of the following?
(a) Assessing the constitutional validity of newly enacted criminal laws
(b) Evaluating the scope and application of Article 31C
(c) Reviewing the constitutional validity of the terms "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble
(d) Determining the extent of judicial review over the Delimitation Commission&rsquo;s report​

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In the landmark judgment of Dr. Balram Singh v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court addressed petitions challenging the inclusion of the words "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. These terms were added through the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions and upheld the inclusion of the words "socialist" and "secular" in Preamble through 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

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Dr Balram Singh Vs Union of India (2024) judgement is related to which of the following? (a) Assessing the constitutional validity of newly enacted criminal laws (b) Evaluating the scope and application of Article 31C (c) Reviewing the constitutional validity of the terms "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble (d) Determining the extent of judicial review over the Delimitation Commission’s report