August 22, 2026

Section 1 – Emblems and Names Act: Short Title, Extent, Application and Commencement

Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 — back to Table of Contents

Section 1. Short title, extent, application and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.

(2) It extends to the whole of India and also applies to citizens of India outside India.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Note: The Act came into force on 1st September, 1950.