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

Q: What does Section 3 of The National Honours Act, 1971 (TNHA) deal with?

Section 3 TNHA pertains to "Prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc". It is part of the The National Honours Act, 1971, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of The National Honours Act, 1971 (TNHA) governs prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 3 TNHA still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the The National Honours Act, 1971 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 TNHA?

धारा 3 TNHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The National Honours Act, 1971. Section 3 of The National Honours Act, 1971 (TNHA) governs prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 3 TNHA?

Dhara 3 TNHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The National Honours Act, 1971. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of The National Honours Act, 1971 (TNHA) governs prevention of singing of Indian National Anthem, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of The National Honours Act, 1971?

Cite as: "Section 3, The National Honours Act, 1971 (TNHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Honours Act, 1971, § 3 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

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.