As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy performing asanas during the grand celebration of International Yoga day, some of his post-asana activities have now dragged him into controversy. He has been accused of insulting the national flag by a social worker of Pondicherry, who has lodged a complaint against Modi for wiping his face using the tricolor scarf he was wearing. Requesting the police to conduct an inquiry, the complainant sought to register a case against Modi under the Prevention of Dishonour to National Flag Act. But this is not the first time when such a mistake has been identified and subsequently a case has been filed. We dug up a couple more of these 'outrageous' claims for your benefit: Source: ALL INDIA ROUNDUP
Legendary Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were spotted covering their bodies with the national flag, after which a case was registered against father-son duo in a Ghaziabad court. The complainant had said the actors were seen with the national flag during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match in Adelaide on February 15, 2015.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
In 2011, a petition was filed against ex-cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in Madras High Court for insulting the national flag. Sachin was accused of insulting the national flag by cutting a cake made in the colours of the national flag.
Source: cricketcountry.com