Section 1

Short title, extent, application and commencement.

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

  • Act 12 of 1950
  • Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • Department of Consumer Affairs
About this Act

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

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    (1) This Act may be called the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India 1* * * and also applies to citizens of India outside India.
     (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir (Extension of Laws) Act, 1956 (62 of 1956), s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
2. 1st September, 1950, see Gazette of India, 1950, Part II, s. 3

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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