HIGH _‘ COURT’OF JUDICATURE DIVISION CHHAI’TISGARH BENCH ' : B!LA$PUR CORAM ._ I HON’BLE 3HRI JAGDISH BHALLA, Ag. CKJ. HON’BLE SHR! T.P. SHARMA, J. \ Writ Patition {q No. 4871 OF 206? ‘ Shakes: LohanigAge 4o Yrs, 8/0 Shri U. D. Lohanf, PETIT}ONER' Convener, CG. Working JOurnafist v Assocéation (Reg. Body), Rio Word Ne. O3, Dr. Sammual Ward, Near Raflway Crossing, Mahasamund, Dish. Mahasamund (CG) Versus , Unicm of India RESPONDENTS Ministry of Home Affair, Govt of {Mia/New Delhi ' The State of Chhattisgarh, Through The Chief Secretary, Raipur (CG) .D.K.S. Bhawan, The Siate of Chhattiegarh, Through The Secretary, GAD/Home, D,K.S. Bhawan, Raipur (CG) ‘ 26 of the Constitution of indi Prent: Shri J,A. Lohani, counsel forthe petitioner. 2 a. Shri Bhishma Kinger, Standing Counsei for Union of indie. Shri Prashani Mishra, Advocate Generai for the State. ‘ ORAL‘ORDER (Passed‘on 14"iJanuary, 2008) The following orai order of the Court was passed by Hon’bie Shri Jagdish Shana, Ag. CJ. Learned Advocate General “has informed this Court that cognizance u has been taken of aii the points raised by the betitioner and, necessary} instructions have been issued. it has been further pointed out that aii efforts r are being made for bringing awareness in the pubii'o at iarge to snow reSpect t / m the nationar frag. ’ informed that Government of indie has aiso issued strict instructions to ail the ' States of the country to ensure respect to the national fiag. es It is the duty of every citizen of India to show respect toihena’ciona fiag and ensure'that there is no disrespect of the natienai flag by anyone it is clarified that in case the petitioner finds any disrespect being shown by any lndian, he may approach the appropriate forum preseribedunder the iaw for- I/ v taking action against the said person. in the light of above, n direction is A » required to be issued by this Court With the aforesaid observations, writ petition is disposed of. Sdl- , T.P. Sharma Judge Sdl- Jagdish Bhalia Ag. Chief Justice l i