Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026
Why in the news
The President cleared a law in August 2026 that shields Vande Mataram from disrespect in the same manner as the national anthem.
Key facts
- Presidential assent: Droupadi Murmu.
- Law: Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- It extends legal protection to Vande Mataram, matching the safeguard the national anthem already enjoys.
- Intentional disruption or prevention of its singing is made a criminal act.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Measure | Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 |
| Assent by | President Droupadi Murmu |
| Newly protected | Vande Mataram |
| Offence covered | Deliberately disrupting or stopping its singing |
Significance
Vande Mataram now receives protection equal to the national anthem under this amendment.
Exam angle
- Related terms: national honour, national anthem, Vande Mataram.
- Constitutional functionary giving assent: the President.
- Offence: deliberate obstruction of singing.