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News: Recently,a controversy in Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly occurred when the Governor departed without delivering the customary address, citing the absence of the National Anthem. National Anthem of India

National Anthem
Source- Times of India

About National Anthem of India

  • Composed by- Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla.
  • Adopted in– It was first adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.
  • Procedure for Singing the Anthem:
Full Version
  • Duration: Around 52 seconds.
  • Occasions: The full version is sung during:
    • Civil and military investitures.
    • Arrival or departure of the President or Governor at state functions.
    • Parades or when the National Flag is unfurled.
    • Arrival or departure of the President for any public function.
  • The anthem is preceded by a drum roll when performed by a band.
Short Version
  • Duration: Around 20 seconds.
  • Occasions: The short version is played:
    • During toasts in messes.
    • On special occasions as directed by the Government of India.
Mass Singing
  • Occasions: The anthem is sung at:
    • Unfurling of the National Flag.
    • Cultural and ceremonial functions where there is public participation.
    • Arrival or departure of the President at non-state public functions.

Legal and Constitutional Aspects

1. Article 51A: The Constitution of India encourages every citizen to respect the National Anthem as part of their fundamental duties.

2. Punishment for Non-Compliance: In a 2019 case, the Madras High Court dismissed a petition seeking punishment for not playing the National Anthem at a function, ruling that there is no legal mandate for its compulsory performance.

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