Section 2. Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "emblem" means any emblem, seal, flag, insignia, coat-of-arms or pictorial representation specified in the Schedule;
(b) "competent authority" means any authority competent under any law for the time being in force to register any company, firm, or other body of persons or any trade mark or design or to grant a patent;
(c) "name" includes any abbreviation of a name.
Judgements applying section 2
Karnataka High Court PIL mandamus; enforcement of Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1950 and Rules 1982; State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act 2005; State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules 2007 and 2010; Rule 10 restriction on use of emblem;
AllowedOpenSpecial Appeal dismissed against a Single Judge's order quashing a directive to remove the word 'Indian' from a registered society's name. The Court held that even 'Indian' suggested Government patronage in violation of the Emblems and Names Act, 1950.
DismissedOpen