![]() In 1971, the action of preventing the singing of the National Anthem or causing disturbances to any assembly engaged in such singing was made a punishable offence by the enactment of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The 'Orders relating to the National Anthem of India were issued regarding the manner and the circumstances in which the National Anthem has to be played or sung. The MHA, in its reply, also pointed out that on January 24, 1950, the President of the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the 'Jana Gana Mana' as the National Anthem of India. ".National song occupies a unique and special place in the emotions and psyche of the people of India," the Ministry of Home Affairs submitted. The Central government has told the Delhi High Court that 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana' are on the same level and citizens must show equal respect to both songs. ![]()
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