President Murmu approves Bill criminalizing insults to 'Vande Mataram', granting it equal status with the national anthem.

New Delhi, Aug 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, giving it the same legal protection currently accorded to the national anthem, a government statement said   With the president’s assent, The Prevention of Insults to […]

New Delhi, Jul 30: Parliament on Thursday passed a bill making any insult to the national song Vande Mataram a punishable offence, with the Lok Sabha clearing the legislation amid Opposition protests. The government said the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to accord Vande Mataram a status on par with […]

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act currently prohibits intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem (Jana Gana Mana), or causing disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing.

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act currently prohibits intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem (Jana Gana Mana), or causing disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing.

After Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha clears bill to make insult to Vande Mataram criminal offence

The Rajya Sabha passed a Bill extending legal protection to Vande Mataram. The move criminalises certain acts of obstruction or disrespect and is likely to trigger debate over its interpretation.