Section 43
Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Geographical Indications Registry.
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
About this Act
An Act to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods.
If any person uses on his place of business, or on any document issued by him, or
otherwise, words which would reasonably lead to the belief that his place of business is, or is officially
connected with, the Geographical Indications Registry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a
term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.