National Anthem before movie not mandatory; Centre agrees with SC

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Tue, Jan 09, 2018, 01:44 AM

National Anthem before movie not mandatory; Centre agrees with SC

New Delhi, Jan 09: Centre has finally changed its stand over, playing of the national anthem in cinema halls. The Centre on Monday asked the Supreme Court to modify its order making the playing of the national anthem before every show mandatory in movie halls across the country.

This move of centre came after court rejected to issue order which will make it mandatory for everyone to stand in cinema halls, when the national anthem is being played.

In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Centre said that it has formed an inter-ministerial committee to frame new guidelines.

The committee, headed by Additional Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, was set up on December 5 last year. "Upon consideration of the recommendations made by the Committee, the government may bring out the requisite notification or circular or rules in this regard, if required," the affidavit said.

Earlier, a Supreme Court bench had observed that citizens cannot wear patriotism on their sleeves."What if someone objects to wearing shorts in Cinema halls, where do we stop this moral policing", Justice DY Chandrachud said.