No Permission Required to Hoist National Flag, Neha Bora Tells Delhi High Court

AISA national president Neha Bora has clarified that citizens do not need any special permission to hoist the national flag in the country. Addressing doubts regarding national flag hoisting, she stated that citizens can voluntarily hoist the tricolour at any time to express their patriotism.

The matter came up for hearing before a Delhi High Court bench headed by Justice Subramonium Prasad. Neha Bora had filed a petition challenging a 'peace bond' notice issued by the Delhi Police, which required a personal bond of Rs 10,000 to maintain law and order. The police notice cited that she had hoisted the national flag without permission and participated in protests.

Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for Neha Bora, argued that no permission is needed to unfurl the national flag and questioned the legality of the police notice. On the other hand, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, representing the Delhi Police, stated that the notice was merely a precautionary measure.

After hearing arguments from both sides, the Delhi High Court reserved its verdict on the matter. Public awareness about flag hoisting regulations remains an essential aspect of civic rights.