Acting on a PIL seeking directions for playing the national anthem in cinema halls before a movie begins, the Supreme Court has asked the government to specify what would constitute disrespect to it and its abuse. <br/><br/>A bench of justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy passed the order while hearing a petition referring to the provisions of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and also alleging that the national anthem was sung in various circumstances which were not permissible.<br/><br/>The PIL has sought directions that the national anthem should be played in cinema halls across the country before a film begins. <br/><br/>It also demands prescribe of proper norms and protocol regarding its playing and singing at official functions and the programmes where constitutional dignitaries are present.<br/><br/>The matter will now be heard on 30th of November.<br/><br/>The petition said the national anthem should be respected and due honour should be shown to it by every citizen. It also gave certain suggestions to avoid alleged abuses to it.