Urvashi Rautela Sparks Legal Debate Over Tiranga-Inspired Gown
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Model and actor Urvashi Rautela drew significant online scrutiny after wearing a Tiranga-inspired gown during the Miss Universe India 2026 finale in New Delhi. The strapless corset ensemble featured orange and green panels, beaded embellishments, and an Ashok Chakra-inspired wheel at the waist. Rautela stated that international designer Dasha spent three months creating the outfit. Viewers quickly debated online whether the attire violates legal provisions prohibiting the use of the national flag as a costume. Legal experts note that the outfit raises prima facie issues under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which restricts using the flag below the waist or letting it touch the ground.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights legal sensitivities surrounding the public display of India s national symbols by celebrities and fashion designers.
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