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The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950

Central

An Act to prevent the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.

Act number
12 of 1950
Ministry
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Department
Department of Consumer Affairs
Enacted
1 Mar 1950

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9 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent, application and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Prohibition of improper use of certain emblems and names.
  4. Section 4Prohibition of registration of certain companies, etc.
  5. Section 5Penalty.
  6. Section 6Previous sanction for prosecution.
  7. Section 7Savings.
  8. Section 8Power of the Central Government to amend the Schedule.
  9. Section 9Power to make rules.