Cabinet clears amendment to make insult to Vande Mataram a punishable offence

Cabinet clears proposal to make insult to ‘Vande Mataram’ a punishable offence: Report

At present, insults to the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’, the flag and the Constitution are punishable by imprisonment of up to three years or a fine.

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The cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

Cabinet clears amendment to make insult to Vande Mataram a punishable offence

On February 6, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in a set of instructions to States and other government bodies said that all the six stanzas of Vande Mataram, that comes to a little over three minutes long, should be sung or played at official events

Government bill puts Vande Mataram at par with anthem, disruption punishable

The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to include Vande Mataram under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. This move places the national song on par with Jana Gana Mana. Disruption during its rendition will now be a punishable offense. An amendment bill will be presented in Parliament. Penalties will include imprisonment up to three years.

Muslim Board Criticises Vande Mataram Order as 'Majoritarian Nationalist' Push

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said it would challenge the move in court, setting the stage for a potentially major constitutional battle NEW DELHI — In a blistering attack on the Centre, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi-led government of pushing a “majoritarian nationalist agenda” after its controversial victory in West Bengal. The election results in the state have been fiercely ch…

'Unconstitutional, undemocratic': AIMPLB slams govt's move on 'Vande Mataram'

New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) With the Union Cabinet giving 'Vande Mataram' the same statutory protection as the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana', the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday said the move was a direct violation of constitutional rights, including religious freedom, and demanded its withdrawal. The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 to make any obstruction to the…