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31 July 2026

Parliament passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill

The passage of a specific amendment to a national legislation regarding the status of national symbols is a direct governance and constitutional development that is highly relevant for UPSC Mains.

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Notes

  • The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.
  • The legislation amends the existing Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act to include 'Vande Mataram' under its ambit.
  • The amendment accords 'Vande Mataram' a status on par with the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'.
  • Existing provisions prohibit intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem or causing disturbance to an assembly engaged in such singing.
  • Offences under the Act are punishable by imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both.
  • A second or subsequent conviction under the Act attracts a minimum one-year jail term.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 16 in Legislative protection for the National Song Vande Mataram, which has been running since 12 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act in upholding the sanctity of national symbols in India. How does the extension of legal protection to additional national songs reflect the evolving discourse on national identity and constitutional morality? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for an offence related to the national anthem?

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