Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

1. Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code allows private citizens the right to hoist the Indian flag on their premises.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

2. The Indian flag could not be used as a drape or dress.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

3. The tricolor should not touch the ground or float on the water intentionally. It should not be covered for vehicles, boats, etc.,

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

4. No other flag should be placed higher than the Indian flag.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

5. Tricolor flag should be distinctly placed, damaged flag should not be hoisted.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

6. There should not be any lettering on the flag. Just the three colors and the Ashoka Chakra.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

7. The flag should not be hoisted in an inverted manner. The saffron should come on the top, followed by the other two colors.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

8. No object including flowers, garlands, or emblems should be placed higher than the flag. However, flowers can be draped inside the flag before hoisting it.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

9. The Indian Flag Code says that those who found insulting the flag could face imprisonment for up to three years and a fine for a first offense.

Planning to hoist the Indian flag? Here are the 10 rules you should know

10. Keep these rules in mind before hoisting the flag at your homes as a part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

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