High Court Rejects Plea Against Vande Mataram Advisory
The Supreme Court rejected a request challenging the Union federal government’s advisory on singing and playing the national track, Vande Mataram. The court deemed the plea “premature,” specifying the January 28 circular is totally advisory, lacking legal commitment or penalty for non-compliance.
- Advisory Nature: The circular is not legitimately binding.
- No Coercion: No proof of forceful action or discrimination existed.
- Freedom of Expression: The court affirmed the right to sing, in addition to not to sing, the national tune.
- Premature Worry: The petitioner’s concerns were deemed obscure and did not have a clear link to the advisory.
