SC seeks Centre response on penal provisions for Vande Mataram singing
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging penal provisions linked to singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, the national song.
The plea raises questions about whether citizens can be penalised for not singing the entire composition. The Court's move suggests scrutiny of how statutory provisions governing the national song are applied.
The matter highlights the tension between national symbolism and individual liberty, with the Court now examining whether existing penalties align with constitutional principles.
