After the initial order that was passed in 2016 which made it mandatory for cinema halls to play the Indian national anthem before the screening of every film, the Supreme Court has now changed that ruling. The SC accepted the centre’s suggestion that the exhibition of the national anthem before the screening of films should not be made compulsory, as per latest reports.
According to the 2016 order that was passed by then Justice Dipak Misra, all those present in the theatre must stand up in respect of the national anthem till it is ended. This practice was made mandatory so as to “instill a feeling within one, a sense of committed patriotism and nationalism.” Last October, an appeal to recall the order amended this ruling. The appeal was made by a different bench of the court, which also included Deepak Misra (now Chief Justice of India). ALSO READ: Confirmed: Saif Ali Khan’s Baazaar Set To Clash With Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika
Justice DY Chandrachud, who was part of the bench, took to criticising the government’s inaction, suggesting instead of “shooting from the court’s shoulder,” the government should take a call. “Nowadays, the anthem is played during matches, tournaments and even Olympics where half of the crowd does not understand its meaning… You can amend it and say where to play national anthem and where it can’t be done,” the judge said.
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