The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (Act No. 12 of 1950) prevents the improper use of certain emblems and names (such as the national flag, the UN emblem, and Government of India insignia) for professional and commercial purposes.
- Section 1 — Short title, extent, application and commencement
- Section 2 — Definitions
- Section 3 — Prohibition of improper use of certain emblems and names
- Section 4 — Prohibition of registration of certain companies, etc.
- Section 5 — Penalty
- Section 6 — Previous sanction for prosecution
- Section 7 — Savings
- Section 8 — Power of the Central Government to amend the Schedule
- Section 9 — Power to make rules
Note: The Act also contains a Schedule listing the specific protected emblems and names (e.g. the United Nations emblem, the Indian National Flag, the name/pictorial representation of Mahatma Gandhi, the word “Interpol”, and others) referred to in sections 2(a) and 3.
