Photo: MintNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a slew of directions on when and how the national anthem must be played. •The court has directed all movie halls and theatres to play the national anthem before the start of a play, movie or any other programme. • The court ordered that those present in the auditoriums must pay respect to the national anthem, according to Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. • The national anthem cannot be used in any commercial activity like in an entertainment venture. •The national anthem cannot be printed on any ‘undesirable object’ where its dignity can be compromised.

Source: Mint November 30, 2016 08:15 UTC