National Anthem in Movie Halls: Committed Patriotism or Popcorn Nationalism?
Introduction “Should we wear patriotism on our sleeves?” asked Justice DY Chandrachud of the Supreme Court while hearing petitions seeking reversal of the Court’s November 30, 2016 order which made it mandatory to play national anthem in movie halls. “There is no mandate that people should stand up when the …
National Anthem Played In Cinema Halls: A Matter Of National Pride Or Unnecessary Moral Policing
It has now been a year since the Supreme Court had ordered cinema halls to play the National Anthem before playing any movie on screens. But now, the Apex Court has asked the Centre to revisit the order and formulate the rules and regulations about the same since the issue …
