Emblems and Names (Prevention of improper use) Act 1950
| Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 | |
|---|---|
| Provisional Parliament of India | |
| |
| Citation | No. 12 of 1950 |
| Enacted by | Provisional Parliament of India |
| Enacted | 1 March 1950 |
| Commenced | 1 September 1950 |
| Status: In force | |
The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (Act No. XII of 1950) is a legislation in force in India.[1]
Provisions
The objective of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 is to prohibit the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes in India. It also provides a list of emblems whose improper use for such purposes in to be prevented.[2]
See also
- Flag Code of India
- Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
- List of acts of the Parliament of India
References
- ^ "Gazette ID 146871". egazette.gov.in. 7 March 1950. Archived from the original on 23 July 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Using part of national emblem violates rules, says high court", Hindustan Times, 12 March 2016