The apex court, while passing a slew of directions, had also observed that “time has come when citizens must realise they live in a nation and are duty-bound to show respect to National Anthem which is a symbol of constitutional patriotism and inherent national quality.”
It had said that “love and respect for the motherland is reflected when one shows respect to the National Anthem as well as to the National Flag”.
The court had barred printing of the anthem or part of it on any object and displaying it in such a manner at places which may be “disgraceful to its status and tantamount to disrespect”. It had also barred playing or displaying an “abridged version” of the anthem.
Various other petitioners have also approached the apex court, which has tagged them with and the bench has tagged with the main petition.
From Agencies, Featured image courtesy singhstation
