Is not singing Vande Mataram punishable offence? Supreme Court to examine
The Supreme Court will not decide on the National Song's stanza length now. It will examine if not singing it can be a punishable offense. The court referenced a past ruling stating no one can be punished for not singing the National Anthem. The Centre opposed the challenge, citing a "naxalite mindset" for questioning the song....
Key Takeaways
- The Supreme Court will not decide on the National Song's stanza length now.
- It will examine if not singing it can be a punishable offense.
- The court referenced a past ruling stating no one can be punished for not singing the National Anthem.
The Supreme Court will not decide on the National Song's stanza length now. It will examine if not singing it can be a punishable offense. The court referenced a past ruling stating no one can be punished for not singing the National Anthem. The Centre opposed the challenge, citing a "naxalite mindset" for questioning the song. The court asked the Centre to file its response to the public interest litigation.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.