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Rajya Sabha Passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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The Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to prevent insults to national symbols and institutions. The bill was passed with a majority of 200 votes.
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Rajya Sabha Passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to prevent insults to national symbols and institutions. The bill was passed with a majority of 200 votes. According to ANI News, the bill provides for a maximum punishment of 3 years in jail and a fine of ₹1 lakh for those found guilty of insulting national symbols and institutions. The bill also provides for a 2-year imprisonment for those found guilty of spreading false information about national symbols and institutions. The bill is expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha soon.
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