The SC on 30th Nov 2016 ordered all cinema halls to play the Indian national anthem before the screening of the films.
Apex court also directed all present must stand up till anthem ends in respect, to instil a feeling of patriotism and nationalism.
Top court also directed the cinema halls to display the National Flag on the screen when the anthem was played.
Bench stated it is the duty of every person to show respect when the national anthem is played under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1951. The Union Government agreed with the guidelines.
Court also issued a complete ban on commercial exploitation of the national anthem and flag. It banned dramatisation of the anthem or any use in variety or entertainment shows.
It also banned display, recitation or use of the abridged version of the National Anthem .
Indian Tricolour: Fast Facts- National Flag is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of deep saffron, white and Indian green.
- The Ashoka Chakra, a 24 spoke wheel in navy blue is at its centre.
- Adopted on: July 22, 1947
- Dimension Proportion: 3:2
- Designed by: Pingali Venkayya
