The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 on July 29, 2026. The Bill amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 — which protects India's national symbols including the National Flag, National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), Constitution, and National Emblem (Lion Capital of Sarnath). The amendments include stricter penalties for violations, explicit extension to digital and online platforms (social media, websites), and provision for fast-track courts for trials. This was one of the key bills passed during Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026 (July 20 – August 13).
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Rajya Sabha Passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 — Stricter Penalties, Digital Platforms Covered
Key Points
- The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 on July 29, 2026
- The Bill amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 — which protects India's national symbols including the National Flag, National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), Constitution, and National Emblem (Lion Capital of Sarnath)
- The amendments include stricter penalties for violations, explicit extension to digital and online platforms (social media, websites), and provision for fast-track courts for trials
- This was one of the key bills passed during Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026 (July 20 – August 13)
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• Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026: July 29 • Amends: Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 1971 • Key amendments: stricter penalties + digital/online platform coverage + fast-track courts • Protected symbols: National Flag + National Anthem + Constitution + National Emblem
