Q. Consider the following statements regarding the compulsion of singing the National Anthem:

1. No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since it will be violative of the Right to freedom of speech and expression.
2. It will be violative of the Right to freedom of conscience and practice and propagation of religion.
3. There is no legal provision obliging any one to sing the National Anthem.

Which of the above statements is / are correct? (UPSC Prelims 1996)
Answer: 1, 2 and 3 are all correct
Notes: Supreme Court, in Surya Vs Union of India (1992) case, ruled that fundamental duties are not enforceable through judicial remedies. In Vijoy Immanuel Vs State of Kerala (1987), the court held that while the Constitution instructs citizens to respect the National Anthem, it does not require them to sing it. Standing during the Anthem can demonstrate respect without singing.