The Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act ________ prevents disrespect to the Constitution of India.

Key Points

• The Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act was enacted in 1971.
• It aims to prevent insults to the Constitution of India, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
• Disrespecting the National Flag or Constitution is considered a punishable offense under this Act.
• The Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining the dignity and respect for national symbols and honor.

Additional Information

• Constitution of India
  • The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India, laying down the framework that defines fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
  • It was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
  • The Constitution aims to ensure justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens and is the longest written constitution of any sovereign nation in the world.
• National Flag of India
  • The National Flag of India, known as the Tricolour, consists of three horizontal stripes of different colors: saffron at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom, with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra (wheel) in the center.
  • It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947.
  • The flag symbolizes freedom and represents the values of courage, truth, and peace.
• National Anthem of India
  • The National Anthem of India is ""Jana Gana Mana,"" composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
  • It was officially adopted as the National Anthem on 24 January 1950.
  • The anthem is a call for unity and highlights the diversity and rich cultural heritage of India.