Calcutta HC Questions Vande Mataram Rule

The Calcutta High Court has raised concerns over the mandatory singing of Vande Mataram stanzas in educational institutions. The court is hearing a public interest litigation that challenges the rule, citing potential disruptions to communal harmony. The Additional Solicitor General opposed the interim prayer, suggesting that some public interest litigations are driven by a desire for publicity. The court noted that no coercive steps have been taken regarding the notification yet.