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Supreme Court sets October 2026 hearing on Vande Mataram criminal case
This matter involves a Writ Petition filed by T M Krishna against the Union of India, where the Court addressed the issue of potential criminal consequences for not singing Vande Mataram for religious reasons.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: T M Krishna; Respondent: Union of India; Bench: Hon'ble The Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
What the court decided
- The Court directed that a complete set of the paper book be handed over to the Solicitor General of India.
- The Solicitor General of India was ordered to file the counter affidavit/response within two weeks.
- The matter was posted for further consideration on 12.10.2026.
Also in the document
- The order is a procedural direction regarding the filing of the response and the next hearing date, rather than a final judgment on the merits.
- The next hearing is scheduled for October 12, 2026.
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The original document
Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · Ref. W.P.(C) No. 1183/2026 · 23 Sep 2026
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