Section 8

Previous sanction for prosecution.

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

  • Act 50 of 2005
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

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.

All sections
    No prosecution for any offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted, except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or of any officer authorised in this behalf by general or special order of the Central Government.

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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