PoliticsSupreme Court Upholds Freedom of Conscience on Vande Mataram Singing
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be punished for refusing to sing Vande Mataram if it conflicts with their conscience, affirming the freedom of religion under Article 25. The case arose from a petition by Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna challenging the 2026 amendment mandating singing all six stanzas of the song at official events. The court referenced its 1986 judgment protecting religious freedom in similar contexts.
Deccan Herald·3h ago




