Supreme Court Disregards Appeal Versus Vande Mataram Advisory
The High court dismissed a petition challenging the Union government’s advisory on singing and playing the national tune, Vande Mataram. The court regarded the plea “premature,” mentioning the January 28 circular is totally advising, doing not have lawful obligation or penalty for non-compliance.
- Advisory Nature: The round is not legitimately binding.
- No Coercion: No evidence of coercive activity or discrimination existed.
- Freedom of Expression: The court affirmed the right to sing, along with not to sing, the nationwide track.
- Early Uneasiness: The petitioner’s anxieties were deemed obscure and did not have a clear connection to the advisory.
