The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act was enacted in 1971. It aims to protect the Indian national flag and anthem. Offenders can face imprisonment up to three years. The Act reflects India's commitment to national dignity. It addresses insults to symbols of sovereignty. Rarely known, it highlights the balance between freedom of speech and respect for national symbols.
The Union Cabinet approved an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, on 5 May 2026, granting the National Song, Vande Mataram, the same...
