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Supreme Court to Hear Vande Mataram Equal Status Plea on October 27
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on October 27 regarding the transfer of a public interest litigation from the Delhi High Court, seeking equal status for 'Vande Mataram' with the national anthem.
Key points
- The plea seeks to transfer a public interest litigation from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court.
- It aims to grant 'Vande Mataram' equal status with the national anthem.
- The petition was filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay through advocate Ashwani Dubey.
- The Supreme Court bench includes Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
- The petitioner argues that 'Vande Mataram' symbolizes India's history, sovereignty, and unity.
Key insights
- If granted equal status, 'Vande Mataram' may be played in schools daily, similar to the national anthem.
- The case highlights ongoing discussions about national identity and respect for symbols.
- The outcome could set a precedent for how national songs are treated legally.
Why it matters
This case could influence how 'Vande Mataram' is respected and observed in India.
Source
India Today
