Question

Choose the best option for the following statement.
No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since,
1. It will be violative of the right to freedom of speech and expression.
2. It will be violative of the right to freedom of conscience and practice & propagation of religion.
3. There is no legal provision obliging anyone to sing the National Anthem.

• A. 1 and 2 are correct
• B. 2 and 3 are correct
• C. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3 are correct

In Surya Vs Union of India case , Supreme court remarked that singing national anthem or standing for the respect of national anthem is the fundamental duty of a citizen . But , fundamental duties are not enforceable in the court of law , as it's wrong to force anyone to do so.