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The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005

Central

An Act to prohibit the improper use of State Emblem of India for professional and commercial purpose and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
50 of 2005
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of States
Enacted
20 Dec 2005

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

11 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent, application and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Prohibition of improper use of emblem.
  4. Section 4Prohibition of use of emblem for wrongful gain.
  5. Section 5Prohibition of registration of certain companies, etc.
  6. Section 6General powers of Central Government to regulate use of emblem.
  7. Section 7Penalty.
  8. Section 8Previous sanction for prosecution.
  9. Section 9Savings.
  10. Section 10Act to have overriding effect.
  11. Section 11Power to make rules.