Amid Centre push to penalise Vande Mataram ‘insult’, 1,102 arrests, 60 convictions since 2014
The Indian government introduced an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, making insults to the national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offense. Since 2014, there have been 1,102 arrests and 60 convictions, but acquittals have exceeded convictions annually. The amendment aims to enhance legal protections similar to those for the national anthem.