LawgistThe Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act
2Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "emblem" means any emblem, seal, flag, insignia, coat-of-arms or pictorial representation specified in the Schedule;
(b) "competent authority" means any authority competent under any law for the time being in force to register any company, firm, or other body of persons or any trade mark or design or to grant a patent;
(c) "name" includes any abbreviation of a name.
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All sections
- 1 Short title, extent, application and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Prohibition of improper use of certain emblems and names
- 4 Prohibition of registration of certain companies, etc
- 5 Penalty
- 6 Previous sanction for prosecution
- 7 Savings
- 8 Power of the Central Government to amend the Schedule
- 9 Power to make rules
