Question: Recently which of the following Court has by improving and reviewing its order given in the year 2016, been made voluntary playing the national anthem in the theaters before starting movie?
(a) Delhi High Court
(b) Madras High Court
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On January 9th, 2018, improving its order given in the year 2016 the Supreme Court has now made playing of the National anthem voluntary now before the film’s performance in the theaters.
- It is significant that on November 30th, 2016, the Supreme Court in its order made it mandatory to play the national anthem before the-film’s performance in theaters.
- Playing the National Anthem in cinemas is voluntary; this order is directed by the three-member bench of Chief Justice Deepak Mishra, Justice AM. Khanvilkar and Justice Dhananjay Y Chandrachud.
- According to a three-member bench, the 12-member inter-ministerial committee formed by the Center will take a final decision regarding the National Anthem in cinemas.
- This committee will consider all aspects related to playing the National Anthem in detail.
- Simultaneously, the petitioners were also allowed to keep their report before the committee.
- It is known that a 12-member committee has been constituted to give suggestions regarding amendment in the curtailment of the National Honor Act, 1971 by the Central Government.
- This committee has to present its report for six months from its formation (December 5, 2017).
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/playing-of-national-anthem-in-cinema-halls-made-optional/article22408357.ece
http://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/why-is-national-anthem-even-optional-in-cinema-halls/1202366