Why Vande Mataram’s contested past complicates the case for criminalising disrespect

Maheshwari, Shashank (2026) Why Vande Mataram’s contested past complicates the case for criminalising disrespect. The Print. Printline Media Private Limited, India. Available at: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-vande-matarams-con...

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Abstract

Amit Shah’s Vande Mataram Bill seeks to enforce, by statute, the song’s equal status with the National Anthem. That status has stood on an unfinished compromise for 76 years.

Item Type: Other Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Vande Mataram Bill | Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited: 28 Jul 2026 04:10
Last Modified: 28 Jul 2026 04:10
Official URL: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-vande-matarams-con...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12104

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