New Delhi, Nov 30 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that cinema halls across the country must play the national anthem before the screening of a film and people should stand up as a mark of respect. The court also directed that the national flag should be shown on screen when the anthem is played. It also said no person should take commercial benefits by playing the anthem and that it should not be dramatised. The apex court said the anthem should not be printed or displayed on undesirable objects, and also barred it from being played on variety shows and its abridged version anywhere. Last month, the apex court had issued notice to the Centre asking it to specify what would constitute disrespect to the national anthem.

Source: The Telegraph November 30, 2016 08:56 UTC