The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 — back to Table of Contents
Section 45. No offence in certain cases
The offences created by sections 39, 40 and 41 operate subject to the rights this Act itself creates or recognises. An act or omission concerning a registered geographical indication is not an offence under those sections if it is permitted either under this Act or under any other law in force at the time.
