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NOTTAM VENKATASAMY
(Querist) 11 September 2012
This query is : Resolved
ONE COMPANY ADVERTISE THEIR NAME IN THE BACKSIDE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG
MY QUSTIONS ARE
1 WHETHER ANY COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST THAT COMPANY BEFORE POLICE?
2.WHETHER I FILE A PIL AGAINST THEM
3.ANY TIME LIMIT IS BARRED AGAINST THAT COMPANY.
Arvind Singh Chauhan
(Expert) 11 September 2012
1. Depends on the punishment provided for dishonour or misuse of flag.
2. Yes.
3. There is no time limit, continuous dishonor or misuse is itself a continuous offence.
Please go through the following legislation and find out which section covers this act-
1-Flag Code of India, 2002, takes effect from January 26, 2002
2-THE PREVENTION OF INSULTS TO NATIONAL HONOUR ACT, 1971
3-THE STATE EMBLEM OF INDIA (PROHIBITION OF IMPROPER USE) ACT, 2005