Et tu, Supreme Court? National Anthem Compulsory in Theatres
The SC ruled that the national anthem, accompanied by images of the flag should play before movie screenings.
The Supreme Court ordered that all cinema halls across the country should play the national anthem before a movie is screened. The national anthem should be accompanied by the national flag on the screen, the SC ruled.
The Quint got in touch with citizens from all over the country to learn their opinion about the verdict.
The court said it was mandatory that all present inside the hall should stand up as a sign of respect while the anthem is played.
A bench consisting of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Amitava Roy said that this would instill a feeling of patriotism and nationalism.
The court's order came in response to a public interest litigation by Shayam Narayan Chouksey, seeking the framing of guidelines for playing the National Anthem.
The Centre has reportedly agreed to circulate the order to all States' Chief Secretaries and also to publish it on electronic and print media.
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