EBY J JOSE Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) National Flag represents the spirit of the nation, its tradition and culture and at the same time it always adapts the new tradition, development and well being of the humanity. Uninterrupted continuity is its character. It also represents the spirit of renunciation. National Flag reminds every Indian the sacrifices made by our men and women in the freedom struggle and the symbol of hopes and dreams of millions of Indians. It symbolises nation's ideals and aspirations. Our soldiers rally around this Flag to uphold Indian sovereignty, integrity and unity of the nation. It is a symbol of non violence and peace to mankind.

(2.) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru while moving the resolution to adopt the Flag in the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July, 1947 said as follows:

(3.) The motion made was adopted by the Constituent Assembly standing. Our National Flag which was presented to the Constituent Assembly was hoisted on 15th August, 1947 in the Secretariat building, New Delhi. Flag displayed in the Constituent Assembly is now preserved in the National Museum. It will always remain as a symbol of universal love, peace, progress and prosperity.