Govt mulls reforms to combat unauthorized use of national symbols, including hefty fines, jail terms: Report

The proposed overhaul of these laws comes amid a surge in applications from non-governmental organizations, trade bodies, and private firms seeking permission to use terms like “India,” “Commission,” “Corporation,” and “Bureau” in their names.

Government seeks to tighten penalties for misuse of national emblems, names, and photographs of top leaders, with potential fines of up to Rs 5 lakh and imprisonment, as per media reports.