What is National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 | Explained
The story so far: The Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2026, introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to extend statutory protection to Vande Mataram, the National Song, by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Act currently criminalises insults to the National Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem. If passed, intentionally preventing the singing of the National Song or disrupting a gathering engaged in its rendition would become a criminal offence punishable with up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
- ▪The story so far: The Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2026, introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to extend statutory protection to Vande Mataram, the National Song, by amending the Prevention o
- ▪The Act currently criminalises insults to the National Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem.
- ▪If passed, intentionally preventing the singing of the National Song or disrupting a gathering engaged in its rendition would become a criminal offence punishable with up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
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The story so far: The Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2026, introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to extend statutory protection to Vande Mataram, the National Song, by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Act currently criminalises insults to the National Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem. This legislation is the culmination BJP government at centre’s year-long commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and follows a series of government measures, including protocols for its rendition and directives to States regarding its observance.What does the Bill say?The Bill seeks to amend Section 3 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which currently penalises anyone who…
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