What Governs The Tiranga? The use, hoisting and display of the National Flag are governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002, along with the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Flag Code was amended in 2021 and 2022 to widen public participation. (AI photo)

You Can Display The Tricolour At Home On Any Day: A member of the public, a private organisation or an educational institution may hoist or display the National Flag on all days and occasions, provided its dignity and honour are maintained. (Screenshot: harghartiranga.com)

Can You Fly The Tricolour At Night? Yes. Since the July 2022 amendment, the National Flag displayed in the open or on the house of a member of the public may be flown both day and night. (AI photo)

Cotton, Polyester, Wool Or Silk: What Materials Are Allowed? The National Flag may be made of hand-spun and hand-woven or machine-made cotton, polyester, wool, silk or khadi bunting. The December 2021 amendment permitted polyester and machine-made flags. (AI photo)

The Tricolour Must Always Get The Position Of Honour: Whenever the National Flag is displayed, it should occupy the position of honour and be distinctly placed. (AI photo)

Never Display A Torn, Soiled Or Dishevelled Flag: A National Flag that is torn, soiled or dishevelled should not be displayed. The flag must be maintained with dignity and respect. (AI photo)

Do Not Fly Another Flag From The Same Masthead: The National Flag should not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any other flag or flags. (AI photo)

No Other Flag Or Bunting Above Or Beside The Tricolour: No other flag or bunting should be placed higher than, above or side by side with the National Flag. The Tricolour must retain its position of honour. (AI photo)

Who Can Fly The National Flag On Vehicles?: The National Flag may be flown on vehicles only by dignitaries specified in the Flag Code, including the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Governors, among others. (AI photo)

The Tricolour Must Not Be Used As Decoration: The National Flag should not be used as a festoon, rosette, bunting or in any other manner for decoration. Its dignity must be maintained at all times. (AI photo)

Never Let The Tricolour Touch The Ground Or Trail In Water: The National Flag should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor or trail in water. It should also be displayed or fastened in a way that does not damage it. (AI photo)

The Indian Flag Is Always Rectangular And Has A 3:2 Ratio: The National Flag must be rectangular in shape. It may be made in any size, but its length-to-height ratio must always remain 3:2. (AI Image; Texts source: harghartiranga.com)