English | Telugu
SC: Play National anthem in all cinemas
Updated : Nov 30, 2016
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered all cinema halls across the country to play the national anthem before the screening of films. "People now-a-days don't know how to sing national anthem and people must be taught. We must respect national anthem," the top court said. It also said that all present must "stand up in respect" till the anthem ended. It said the practice would "instill a feeling within one a sense of committed patriotism and nationalism". "People must feel this is my country. This is my motherland... Arrey, who are you? You are an Indian first. In other countries, you respect their restrictions. In India, you do not want any restrictions?" Justice Misra remarked. The Centre and states have been given 10 days to implement the court's order. The Centre said it will circulate the order to all states' chief secretaries and will also publish it in the electronic and print media. Acting on a petition on the alleged misuse of the anthem in TV shows or movies, the court also ruled that it should not be commercially exploited or dramatized or printed on objectionable material.