SC says audience need not stand when anthem played in films

The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the audience need not stand when the national anthem is played as a part of the storyline of a film, newsreel or documentary. A bench of Justices Dipak......

National anthem debate: Differently-abled exempted, halls won't be bolted, clarifies SC

The Supreme Court on Friday modified its order on the national anthem and exempted physically handicapped persons from standing before screening of a movie in cinema halls across the nation. It......

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

In a change of stand, the Centre on Monday suggested the Supreme Court to modify its earlier order making it mandatory for cinema halls to play the national anthem before screening......

Play National Anthem before start of movie: SC to cinema halls

In a bid to "instil committed patriotism and nationalism", the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered cinema halls across the nation to mandatorily play the National Anthem before screening of a movie......