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Section 3: Prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc.

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971Central Act · Act 69 of 1971

Whoever Intentionally prevents the singing of the Indian National Anthem or causes disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

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ActThe Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Section3
Marginal notePrevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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