SC: Not Singing Vande Mataram Not Crime

Times of India · india

The Supreme Court has clarified that not singing the national song Vande Mataram does not constitute a crime. This observation was made during a hearing concerning a plea by Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna. He had challenged the government's mandate requiring all six stanzas of the national song to be sung during official functions. The court's stance emphasizes individual liberty and freedom of expression regarding national symbols.