The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Central Act · Act 69 of 19714 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to prevent insults to national honour. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 69 of 1971 |
| Year | 1971 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 4 |
| Subjects | criminal |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.
- Section 2 Insults to Indian National Flag and Constitution of India.
- Section 3 Prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc.
- Section 3A Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions.
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