Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought direction to declare that the song 'Vande Mataram', which played a historic part in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with 'Jana-Gana-Mana' and have equal status. India News | HC Notice to Centre on PIL Seeking Equal Status for 'Vande Mataram' with 'Jana-Gana-Mana'.