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- The Supreme Court of India is evaluating a legal challenge regarding the status of the national song Vande Mataram.
- The court will determine if individuals can be legally punished for refusing to sing it.
- This follows a previous ruling that confirmed people cannot be punished for not singing the national anthem.
- The federal government has formally opposed the petition.
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- Government filing of formal response
- Future court hearings on the matter
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