THE PREVENTION OF INSULTS TO NATIONAL HONOUR (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026

REGISTERED NO. DL-(N)04/0007/2003-26 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-06082026-275246 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 1 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 26] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026/SRAVANA 15, 1948 (Saka) Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation. MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department) New Delhi, the 6th August, 2026/Sravana 15, 1948 (Saka) THE PREVENTION OF INSULTS TO NATIONAL HONOUR (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026 NO. 11 OF 2026 [6th August, 2026.] An Act further to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows:- 1. This Act may be called the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026. 2. In the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, for section 3, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- Short title. Amendment of Act 69 of 1971. THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [Part II— Preventing or disturbing singing of National Anthem or National Song. "3. Whoever, intentionally— (a) prevents the singing of the National Anthem or the National Song; or (b) causes disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.". DR. RAJIV MANI, Secretary to the Govt. of India. UPLOADED BY THE MANAGER, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PRESS, MINTO ROAD, NEW DELHI-110002 AND PUBLISHED BY THE CONTROLLER OF PUBLICATIONS, DELHI-110054. MGIPMRND—494 GI—06.08.2026.