The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

Section 3. Prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. Prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc .—Whoever Intentionally prevents the singing of the Indian National Anthem or causes disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Source: India Code