Equal status of the national Song
Pradeep
(Querist) 04 November 2009
This query is : Resolved
Hi,
As per my knowledge, National song and NAtional anthem enjoy equal status in the constitution of india. but i am unable to trace the exact provision in the constitution or any other legislation specifically stating this. Government of India's official site also says that thsy enjoy equal status, but doesn't quote any legal authority for the same. (see http://india.gov.in/knowindia/national_song.php)
(Addendum - in view of recent fatwa issued against Vande Mataram)
Section 3 of the THE PREVENTION OF INSULTS TO NATIONAL HONOUR ACT, 1971 punishes individuals from preventing of singing National anthem, but it is applicable only for national anthem, but not the national song. unless we can quote a legal authority giving equal status to both, we cannot apply this section for preventing the singing of National Song.
Provisions of National Hounour Act -
s.3. Prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc. Whoever intentionally prevents the singing of the Indian National Anthem or causes disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both
can anyone advise me upon the same..
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 04 November 2009
No advice is sought. You have pur facts and law on the subject and no further quarry has been raised.
So far your intention is concerned, personally I am with you. National anthem should practically be given equal status.
Pradeep
(Querist) 06 November 2009
sir, sorry for being so ambiguous. my query was,
'Is there a legal authority that gives or requires the citizens to give equal status to the National song with the national anthem ?'
[the following link states that national song enjoys equal status, but without quoting any authorities.
http://india.gov.in/knowindia/national_song.php]
