Amendability of the Preamble

While the Preamble reflects the immutable ideals upon which the Constitution is based, its wording is not beyond amendment. However, any change to the Preamble is subject to strict judicial scrutiny to ensure that the basic structure of the Constitution remains intact. Landmark judgments, such as the Kesavananda Bharati case, have affirmed that while the Preamble can be amended, its core values cannot be altered, thereby preserving the foundational spirit of the Constitution.

This delicate balance between flexibility and stability underscores the living nature of the Constitution while protecting its essential ethos.