NationalMonday, 20 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Monsoon Session 2026: Bill to protect Vande Mataram and other key legislative proposals listed
The government listed the 2026 Monsoon Session Bills, including a proposal to criminalise insult to Vande Mataram.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 20, 2026, the Centre listed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for the Monsoon Session of Parliament to extend legal protection to the National Song Vande Mataram.
Key specifics
- The parent law is the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
- The proposed Bill seeks to punish intentional obstruction or insult to Vande Mataram.
- The existing 1971 Act already covers the National Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem.
- The government also listed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- Other listed Bills include the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Parliament and legislation, 1971 Act, 2026 Amendment Bill, Vande Mataram, National Anthem, National Flag. TNPSC may ask which law currently protects national honour symbols and what the new Bill adds.