No excuses! Standing in respect of national anthem at theaters is mandatory: SC

To play or not to play national anthem in theatres is a question for many. But not anymore! The Supreme Court today directed that the national anthem must be played in theatres before movie screenings and everyone should stand when the anthem is played and the national flag should be shown on screen.

Acting on a petition on the alleged misuse of the anthem in TV shows or movies, the court also ruled that it should not be commercially exploited or dramatized or printed on objectionable material.