Articles for Improper Use

Kerala High Court Issues Notice In Plea To Prevent Private Educational Institutions From Using Prefixes Such As 'India', 'Indian'
1 year, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Notice In Plea To Prevent Private Educational Institutions From Using Prefixes Such As 'India', 'Indian'

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been moved before the Kerala High Court today against various private educational institutions for removal of prefixes such as 'India', and 'Indian' before their names, contrary to the provisions of the Emblems and Names Act. Arun has issued notice to the educational institutions who are arrayed as respondents- Lakshya Indian Institute Of Commerce Private Limited, …

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Can “I.N.D.I.A.” Be Registered As Name Of Political Party/ Alliance?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can “I.N.D.I.A.” Be Registered As Name Of Political Party/ Alliance?

Live Law  

While the formation of political alliance of opposition parties “I.N.D.I.A.” has stirred politics and political landscape in India, it has also opened the pandora’s box and created a furore about the registrability or use of name of a political alliance as I.N.D.I.A The whole cacophonous debate compels to ponder whether the 26 political parties while deliberating on the united strategy …

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Delhi: Two police complaints registered against 26 Opposition parties for 'improper use' of INDIA name
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi: Two police complaints registered against 26 Opposition parties for 'improper use' of INDIA name

India TV News  

A police complaint was registered against 26 Opposition parties for 'improper use' of the INDIA name. Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, no person shall, except in such cases and under such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government, use or continue to use, for the purpose of any trade, business, calling …

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Har Ghar Thiranga - How Supreme Court Recognized Citizen's Right To Fly The National Flag
2 years, 7 months ago

Har Ghar Thiranga - How Supreme Court Recognized Citizen's Right To Fly The National Flag

Live Law  

The Indian national flag, with the tricolours of saffron, white and green, and with Asoka Chakra at its centre, embodies national unity. It was further held that the fundamental right to fly National Flag is not an absolute right but a qualified one being subject to reasonable restrictions under clause 2 of Article 19 of the Constitution of India; The …

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Using Name Of A State For Non-Commercial Establishments Prohibited: Kerala High Court Overrules Single Bench Order
2 years, 8 months ago

Using Name Of A State For Non-Commercial Establishments Prohibited: Kerala High Court Overrules Single Bench Order

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that a private organisation cannot use the name of a State in its title, irrespective of the profit or purpose for which it is constituted, even if it is a non-commercial organisation going by the Emblems and Names Act, 1950 and the corresponding Rules. A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice …

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PMO Opposes PIL To Remove Prime Minister's Name & Image From PM Cares Fund In Bombay High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

PMO Opposes PIL To Remove Prime Minister's Name & Image From PM Cares Fund In Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The PM Cares Fund, through the Prime Minister has sought dismissal of the PIL in the Bombay High Court which seeks directions to remove the name and image of the 'Prime Minister' from the trust deed and official website for violating the Emblems and Names Act, 1950 Act. In an affidavit, Pradeep Srivastava, Under Secretary Prime Minister's Office for the …

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'Few Former Constitutional Authorities & Ex-Legislators Misusing State Emblem': Madras High Court Issues Directions To Prosecute Offenders
3 years, 2 months ago

'Few Former Constitutional Authorities & Ex-Legislators Misusing State Emblem': Madras High Court Issues Directions To Prosecute Offenders

Live Law  

Coming down heavily on the misuse of State Emblems, Seals and Symbols, Madras High Court has issued a set of directions to ensure the compliance of the State Emblem of India Act, 2005 and the Rules framed thereunder.A single-judge bench of Justice S.M. Coming down heavily on the misuse of State Emblems, Seals and Symbols, Madras High Court has issued …

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'Important Issue' : Bombay High Court Asks Centre To Respond To PIL Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Name & Image From PM CARES Funds
3 years, 3 months ago

'Important Issue' : Bombay High Court Asks Centre To Respond To PIL Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Name & Image From PM CARES Funds

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to respond to a PIL seeking directions to remove the name and image of the 'Prime Minister' from the PM CARES fund's trust deed and official website. The interim and final reliefs sought are as follows:- "The petitioner is seeking directions against Respondent No 2 thereby directing him to take …

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PIL To Remove 'Prime Minister' Name And Image From PM CARES To Be Heard On October 25 By Bombay High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

PIL To Remove 'Prime Minister' Name And Image From PM CARES To Be Heard On October 25 By Bombay High Court

Live Law  

A PIL in the Bombay High Court seeks directions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the name and image of the 'Prime Minister' from the PM CARES fund's trust deed and official website. The interim and final reliefs sought are as follows:- "The petitioner is seeking directions against Respondent No 2 thereby directing him to take steps forthwith to …

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Kerala High Court Interdicts Motor Vehicles Department Officers From Wearing Blue Beret Caps, Badges Embossed With Ashoka Emblem
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Interdicts Motor Vehicles Department Officers From Wearing Blue Beret Caps, Badges Embossed With Ashoka Emblem

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently interdicted officers of the Motor Vehicles Department from wearing 'blue beret caps' and badges embossed with the Ashoka Emblem or any other uniform deceptively similar to the uniform prescribed for Senior Police OfficersA Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly thereby reinforced Rule 406 of Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules and. …

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Law Officers & Central Govt Counsel Can't Display Name Of Govt Or Court In Their Vehicles : Kerala High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Law Officers & Central Govt Counsel Can't Display Name Of Govt Or Court In Their Vehicles : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that the display of the name of the court by state law officers and central government counsel in the name-boards of their motor vehicles was contrary to the rules framed under the Motor Vehicles Act.The Court held so while issuing a slew of directions to regulate the unauthorized display of the official State emblems …

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Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Ekta Kapoor On FIR Against Her Over Alleged Objectionable Content In Web-series XXX Season 2
4 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Ekta Kapoor On FIR Against Her Over Alleged Objectionable Content In Web-series XXX Season 2

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Thursday granted protection fro arrest to film/TV producer Ekta Kapoor In relation to an FIR registered by Anapurna Police regarding the transmission of an episode in web series on Zee 5 which is being promoted by ALT Balaji, a concern owned by her and her mother.The Bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde was hearing a petition …

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'Can't Say 'XXX' Episode Isn't Obscene' : Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Ekta Kapoor
4 years, 4 months ago

'Can't Say 'XXX' Episode Isn't Obscene' : Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Ekta Kapoor

Live Law  

Stating that a prima facie case is made out, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday refused to quash the FIR registered against Ekta Kapoor, Managing Director of ALT Balaji, in connection to alleged obscenity and dishonour to national emblem in the series titled 'XXX'. Rejecting this argument, the High Court held that Kapoor being the Managing Director of the …

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Majority Of Hurricane Laura Deaths Linked To Improper Use Of Portable Generators
4 years, 6 months ago

Majority Of Hurricane Laura Deaths Linked To Improper Use Of Portable Generators

NPR  

Majority Of Hurricane Laura Deaths Linked To Improper Use Of Portable Generators Enlarge this image toggle caption David J. Phillip/AP David J. Phillip/AP More deaths associated with Hurricane Laura were caused by the improper use of portable generators than the storm itself. Eight of the 15 hurricane-related deaths confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health are attributed to carbon monoxide …

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"No Coercive Action To Be Taken Till The Next Date " Ekta Kapoor Gets Relief From MP HC Over Objectionable Content In Her Web-Show 'X... Season 2'
4 years, 7 months ago

"No Coercive Action To Be Taken Till The Next Date " Ekta Kapoor Gets Relief From MP HC Over Objectionable Content In Her Web-Show 'X... Season 2'

Live Law  

In temporary relief to Television Producer Ekta Kapoor, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday directed the State Government not to take any coercive steps against Kapoor till the next date of hearing. It may be noted that on 05th June 2020, an FIR was registered against television producer Ekta Kapoor and two others in Madhya Pradesh on charges of …

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The Latest: Trump says he’s in favor of releasing memo
7 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Trump says he’s in favor of releasing memo

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on House Republicans’ vote to release a classified memo on the Russia investigation : 11:45 p.m. President Donald Trump has been overheard telling a Republican lawmaker he is “100 percent” in favor of releasing a classified memo on the Russia investigation. The White House says it’s unlikely that a classified memo on the Russia investigation written …

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Arnab Goswami's Channel Name 'Republic' Violates Emblems And Names Act; Swamy Writes To Centre [Read Letter]
8 years, 2 months ago

Arnab Goswami's Channel Name 'Republic' Violates Emblems And Names Act; Swamy Writes To Centre [Read Letter]

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BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, alleging that the name of Arnab Goswami’s new news channel ‘Republic’ violates the Emblems and Names Act, 1950.Swamy, in his letter, stated that certain names and emblems were prohibited from being used under the Emblems and Names. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to …

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Arnab Goswami's Channel Name 'Republic' Violates Emblems And Names Act; Swamy Writes To Centre [Read Letter]
8 years, 2 months ago

Arnab Goswami's Channel Name 'Republic' Violates Emblems And Names Act; Swamy Writes To Centre [Read Letter]

Live Law  

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, alleging that the name of Arnab Goswami’s new news channel ‘Republic’ violates the Emblems and Names Act, 1950.Swamy, in his letter, stated that certain names and emblems were prohibited from being used under the Emblems and Names. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to …

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Anthony Weiner is 'so broke he's unable to afford his sex rehab in Tennessee'
8 years, 3 months ago

Anthony Weiner is 'so broke he's unable to afford his sex rehab in Tennessee'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Weiner is allegedly so strapped financially he's unable to afford his sexting addiction rehabilitation at a Tennessee ranch, according to reports. Serial sexter Anthony Weiner is allegedly no longer able to afford his sexting rehabilitation on a ranch in Tennessee As DailyMail.com exclusively reported, Weiner checked into the weeks-long program at The Ranch, a 2,000-acre facility an hour west …

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Casket Of Dadri Lynching Accused Draped With Indian Flag; Violation Of Flag Code
8 years, 5 months ago

Casket Of Dadri Lynching Accused Draped With Indian Flag; Violation Of Flag Code

Live Law  

Photos of the casket of Ravi Sisodia, one of the accused in the Dadri lynching of October 2015 have been circulating in today’s newspapers. Relevant provisions under the Flag Code of India 2002 are Part 2 Section 1, which states that “The Flag shall not be used as a drapery in any form whatsoever, including private funerals,” or in Part …

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SC clean chit to Aamir Khan, Satyamev Jayate
8 years, 8 months ago

SC clean chit to Aamir Khan, Satyamev Jayate

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition filed against Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan and his production house for allegedly using the national emblem in an improper manner in his TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ and making “commercial gains” out of it.Satyamev Jayate, a popular show on social issues hosted by Aamir Khan, aired on Star TV between May 2012-and July 2014.The. …

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