Disqualification for Insulting the National Honour Act

A person who is convicted for the following offences under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971 is disqualified to contest in the elections to the Parliament and state legislature for 6 years.

(i) Offence of insulting the National Flag

(ii) Offence of insulting the Constitution of India

(iii) Offence of preventing the singing of National Anthem