In Brief
Shyam Narayan Chouksey filed a writ petition challenging rules requiring audiences to stand when the National Anthem is played. The Supreme Court clarified that when the National Anthem is sung or played as part of a storyline in feature films, newsreels, or documentaries, audiences need not stand. This clarification was made to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities under the Disabilities Acts. The Court allowed intervention by human rights organizations and directed the Union to issue guidelines under the 2016 Act. The matter was postponed for substantive hearing on merits.
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