Indian Supreme Court Dismisses 'Vande Mataram' Plea, Calls Circular 'Purely Advisory'
The Indian Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging a Ministry of Home Affairs circular on 'Vande Mataram', terming the petition 'premature' and clarifying that the circular is 'purely advisory' with no penal threat, stating that singing the national song is not mandatory.
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'It's not must': SC nixes plea against Vande Mataram circular
Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori has challenged the Centre's order for schools to begin the day with the national song 'Vande Mataram' in the Supreme Court. He argued that compelling students to sing the song, which invokes Hindu deities, infringes upon religious freedom and secularism.
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The Supreme Court termed the plea filed by one Muhammed Sayeed Noori as "premature" and based on "vague apprehension of discrimination".
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