Vande Mataram case: SC examines religious objections to singing Vande Mataram

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The Supreme Court has said the government can decide the scope and length of the National Song, but cannot violate religious freedoms or impose criminal penalties on those who conscientiously refuse to sing Vande Mataram. The observation came during the hearing of Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna’s petition challenging the 2026 amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: h

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