Chennai, Aug. 14 -- The Madras High Court Registry has instructed the High Court, its Madurai Bench and subordinate courts mandating to sing or play "Vande Mataram" first followed by flag hoisting and recital of National Anthem during Independence Day celebrations, even as the Madurai Bench of Madras HC Bar Association (MMBA) objected to the omission of 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' from the celebrations.
The circular issued by the High Court Registrar General said the decision was taken based on an advisory issued by the union Government under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026, which commemorates 150 years of "Vande Mataram". The campaign is being observed nationwide from August 9 to 17.
According to the circular, "Independence Day celebrations ...