The Madras High Court sought responses from the Union and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea challenging the treatment of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu during official functions. The petition questions a Union circular allegedly resulting in the State Song being rendered after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem.
Today, On 25th March, The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea against the Government of India and Ministry of Home Affairs circular on singing Vande Mataram, noting it is not compulsory and carries no penalties, according to the Court.
