The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005

The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 was enacted to prohibit the improper use of the State Emblem of India for commercial or other purposes. The Act specifies the correct use of the State Emblem of India, which includes its use by the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Governors, Lieutenant Governors, and other authorized persons. The Act also outlines the penalties for unauthorized use of the State Emblem of India, which include fines and imprisonment. The Act empowers the Central Government to regulate the use of the State Emblem of India and to take action against any violation of the Act.