The Schedule, Emblems And Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950

The Schedule, Emblems And Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 :

 

1. The name, emblem or official seal of the United Nations Organization.

2. The name, emblem or official seal of the World Health Organization.

3. The Indian National Flag.

4. The name, emblem or official seal or emblem of the Government of India or of any State, or any other insignia or coat-of-arms used by any such Government or by a Department of any such Government.

5. The emblems of the St. John’s Ambulance Association (India), and the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade (India), consisting of the device of a white eight pointed cross embellished in the four principal angles alternatively with a lion passant Quadrant and a Uniform passant, whether or not the device is surrounded or accompanied by concentric circles or other decoration or by lettering.

6. The name, emblem or official seal of the President, Governor, Sadar-i-Riyasat or Republic of Union of India.

7. Any name which may suggest or be calculated to suggest—

(i)		the patronage of the Government of India or the Government of a State; or
(ii)		connection with any local authority or any corporation or body constituted by the Government under any law for the time being in force.

8. The name, emblem or official seal of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

9. The name or pictorial representation of Rashtrapati, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Raj Bhavan.

9A. The name or pictorial representation of Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Shrimati Indira Gandhi, Chatrapti Shivaji Maharaj or the Prime Minister of India or the words ‘Gandhi’, ‘Nehru’ or ‘Shivaji’, except the pictorial use thereof on calendars where only the names of the manufacturers and printers of the calendars are given and the calendars are not used for advertising goods.

[9B. The name or pictorial representation of “Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri”. ]

10. The medals, badges or decorations instituted by the Government from time to time or the miniatures or replicas of such medals, badges or decorations or the names of such medals, badges or decorations or of the miniatures or replicas thereof.

11. The name, emblem or official seal of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

12. The word “Interpol” which is an integral part of the International Criminal Police Organisation.

13. The name, emblem or official seal of the World Meteorological Organisation.

14. The name and emblem of the Tuberculosis Association of India.

15. The name, emblem and official seal of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

16. The names of “Ashoka Chakra” or “Dharma Chakra” or the pictorial representation of Ashoka Chakra as used in the Indian National Flag or in the official seal or emblem of the Government of India or of any State Government or of a Department of any such Government.

17. The name of the Parliament or the Legislature of any State, or the Supreme Court, or the High Court of any State, or the Central Secretariat, or the Secretariat of any State Government or any other Government Office or the pictorial representation of any building occupied by any of the aforesaid institutions.

18. The name and emblem of the Rama Krishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission consisting of a swan floating on waters, with a Lotus in the foreground and the rising sun in the background, the whole being encircled by a hooded serpent, with the words “rUuks gal% izpksn;kr~” superimposed on the bottom portion.

19. The name and emblems of the Sri Sarda Math and Ramakrishna Sarda Mission consisting of a swan (facing right) floating on waters, with a Lotus in the foreground and the rising sun in the background, the whole being encircled by a wild serpent (facing right) with the words “rUuks gal% izpksn;kr~” superimposed on the bottom portion.

20. The name of ‘The Bharat Scouts and Guides’ with its ‘Emblem’.

21. The name and emblem of the International Olympic Committee consisting of five inter-laced rings.

22. The name and the emblem of the National Youth Emblems which is in black and white and carries the profiles of the faces of two onward looking young persons—male and female—inscribed within a circle. Both faces are turning towards the right and the profile of the male face is in black and is situated behind that of the female face. The back of profile of the female face forms the tail and wing of a dove flying in the opposite direction with its beak extending outside the circle and carrying a twig with leaf. The profile of the dove is in white and the balance space of the profile of the female face is covered with horizontal lines in black. The space between the black profile of the male face and the circle is also covered by horizontal lines in black. The space in between the profile of the dove and the circle to the left of the dove is also in black. The leaf and twig is in black. One eye of the dove is shown in the form of a dot.

[23. The name of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and its two emblems described below :

(i)		In the middle, it has a lotus flame that is spreading light of goodwill in all directions. Five universal human values—Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non-violence are placed in the outer circle. These are universal values that are common to all faiths and beliefs. The emblem has no specific colour stipulation.
(ii)		This emblem is a Sarvadharma (multi-religious) Symbol and equality of all religions symbol. It depicts symbols of major world religions—Om-in Sanskrit/Devnagri (Hinduism and Sikhism), Cross (Christianity), Crescent & Star (Islam), Fire (Zoroastrianism), and Wheel (Dharma Chakra revered by Budhists & Jains). All signs are placed in a circle signifying their equality. In the middle circle, there is a Lotus Flame that signified Purity, Virtue and Character. This emblem is used in various colours and no specific colour is officially notified. ]

[24. The name of “Sri Sathya Sai”. ]

[26. The logo/emblem of the NHRC described below :

(i)		The logo features the Ashoka Chakra at its heart. The petals in the upper half of the Chakra, which is derived from the national flag, change to brilliant orange rays radiating upwards and outwards. Like the sun’s rays, these too are indicative of hope and movement with a far-reaching penetrating quality. The rays benefit all, without distinction, and are not subject to limitations of any kind. The entire symbol is guarded by two side arms which seem to raise it and protect it, thereby suggesting universal love and hope—qualities which are the birthright of all mankind.
(ii)		The Sanskrit quotation “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” is also incorporated in the logo. ]

[27. The name “National Human Rights Commission” and its abbreviation ‘NHRC/’nhrc.]

[28. The Names and Emblems of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Federation of Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under 17-World Cup described below :—

The Emblem of FIFA of the letter FIFA in blue on a white background. The letter FIFA are the acronym of Federation Internationale de Football Association.]