Emblems and Names (Prevention of improper use) Act 1950

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Emblems and Names (Prevention of improper use) Act 1950
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Parliament of India
Enacted by Parliament of India
Status: In force

Emblems and Names (Prevention of improper use) Act 1950 is a legislation in force in India.

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Emblems and Names (Prevention of improper use) Act 1950 prohibits the use of National Symbols for commercial use in India. [1]

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References

  1. "Using part of national emblem violates rules, says high court", Hindustan Times , 12 March 2016