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Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Decode Politics: SC rejects plea to include Savarkar name in Emblems Act. What is this Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to include the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the list of a 1950 Act meant to prevent improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes. The petitioner, who was appearing in person, told the Bench that he had been researching Savarkar for 30 years, adding: 'I want to request the Court to issue directions to respondent number two (Union of India) and respondent number three (Ministry of Home Affairs) to include his name in the Schedule to the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.' The Act prevents 'the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes', which are listed in a Schedule adjoining the legislation. The Schedule can be altered by the Central government through a notification in the Official Gazette. The Act mandates that '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 or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trade mark or design, any name or emblem specified' in the Act's Schedule. 'Any colourable imitation without the previous permission of the Central Government' is also prohibited. Besides, the Act prohibits the registration of any company, firm or other body from registering a trademark or design which bears any emblem or name that finds a place in the Schedule. A patent which bears a title containing any emblem or name of the mentions in the Schedule is also prohibited. Any person who contravenes the provisions is punishable with fine. As per the Act, the name, emblem or official seal of the United Nations, the name, emblem or official seal of the World Health Organisation,'The Indian National Flag, and the official Government of India seal cannot be utilised for professional and commercial purposes. The name, emblem or seal of the President, or any pictorial representation of the Rashtrapati Bhavan also finds place in the Act. Certain freedom fighters and historical figures are not available for commercial usage. These include the name or pictorial representation of Mahatma Gandhi, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Prime Minister of India. The words 'Gandhi' 'Nehru' or 'Shivaji', are not permitted except for pictorial use on calendars. Even in the case of calendars, only the name of the manufacturers and printers of the calendars are to be mentioned and they should not be used for advertising goods. The medals, badges or decorations instituted by the Government from time to time also find a mention. The word 'Interpol' which is an integral part of the International Criminal Police Organisation is part of the Schedule. Certain other organisations find their place in the Schedule, such as the Tuberculosis Association of India, the St. John's Ambulance Association (India), the Ramakrishna Math, the Sharada Math, and the Bharat Scouts and Guides, among others. The name and emblem of Auroville, the town in Pondicherry, also falls under the purview of the Act. In 2004, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust founded by Sathya Sai Baba and the National Human Rights Commission were included among organisations use of whose name or emblem is prohibited. In 2013, the name and emblem of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) were added to the list. A key Supreme Court judgement 2004 answered 'whether the right to fly the National Flag' by an Indian citizen is a fundamental right within the meaning of Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. Industrialist Naveen Jindal had filed a writ petition on the subject in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, after a Jindal group factory in Raigarh was prohibited from flying the National Flag at the office premises of his factory as per The Flag Code of India. The High Court allowed the petition and held the Flag Code of India was not a valid restriction on the right to freedom of expression under Article 19 of the Constitution. The Union of India filed an appeal against this decision to the Supreme Court, saying the decision on citizens being free to fly the national flag was not subject to court interference. The SC found no merit in the Union's appeal and ruled that the right to fly the National Flag freely with respect and dignity is a fundamental right of a citizen within the 'meaning of Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India — which is 'being an expression and manifestation of his allegiance and feelings and sentiments of pride for the nation. However, it qualified that the fundamental right to fly the '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 Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, regulate the use of the National Flag'.
India.com
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Days after Operation Sindoor, Aamir Khan makes big move, changed his..., set to affect his....
Days after India-Pakistan conflicts, Aamir Khan's production house garnered attention by changing its display picture on social media. Earlier it was production house's official logo, now it has been replaced to Indian National Flag, updated on all social media platforms. The change was observed amid calls for boycott following the trailer release of Sitaare Zameen Par. Unverified reports claim that the reason for backlash ahead of Aamir Khan's film release was due to the actor's lack of support for Indian Army and Operation Sindoor. Following that, netizens noticed that the production house no longer sported its logo, but the picture of Indian flag. Netizens react after Aamir Khan's Production house changed profile picture to Indian Flag Soon after display picture changed to India's Tiranga, social media users were quick to react on Reddit, speculating whether it was a form of 'damage control.' Online discussion arose with some users finding the actual motive behind Aamir Khan's new move. One user wrote, 'It seems like a response to the online boycott, likely an attempt at damage control.' Another user expressed, 'This won't necessarily change the minds of those who are calling for a boycott.' While some agreed with the boycott, others felt that Aamir Khan and his production company have shown support for Indian Army numerous times. One user wrote, 'Idk, why people are targeting him so much, he hasn't been silent.' Another commented, 'Guys, he did show support by posting story for Indian Army on the day when Operation Sindoor was conducted.' Aamir Khan's take on India-Pakistan conflict At a recent event, when asked Aamir Khan about his take on rising tensions between India and Pakistan, he said to ABP, 'We need justice and assurance that it [terrorist attacks] won't happen again. We believe in our government, they'll take action against the anti-social elements who committed this and bring them to justice.' The trailer of Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has been out, with the film scheduled to be release theatrically on June 20, 2025.
NDTV
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Productions Changes Display Pic To Tricolour Amid Boycott Calls. The Internet: "Damage Control"
New Delhi: Aamir Khan Productions has updated the display picture on all its official social media platforms. On Friday, Internet users noticed that the production house, which earlier had its logo as the display picture, now features the Indian National Flag across platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. The update comes at a time when Aamir Khan has been facing online boycott calls ahead of the release of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. Some social media users are urging others to avoid the film due to two main reasons: the actor's delayed response to Operation Sindoor, a major strike by the Indian Armed Forces targeting terror groups in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and an old video from his visit to Turkey that has now resurfaced. Shortly after the display picture was changed, a screenshot of it was shared on Reddit. Many users discussed whether the move was an attempt at "damage control." "Lol he's being boycotted online so clearly did it as damage control," one user wrote. Another added, "Bekar me damage control kar rahe hai." On May 12, Aamir Khan Productions shared a post on their X handle that read, "Salute to the heroes of Operation Sindoor. Heartfelt gratitude to our armed forces for their courage, bravery, and unwavering commitment to the security of our nation. Thank you to the Honourable Prime Minister for his leadership and determination. Jai Hind." Many users questioned his long silence on the matter and criticised the timing of his post, suggesting it was conveniently aligned with his film's promotions. At a recent event, Aamir Khan was asked about the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. In response, he said, "We need justice and assurance that it [terrorist attacks] won't happen again. We believe in our government, they'll take action against the anti-social elements who committed this and bring them to justice." Meanwhile, the trailer of Sitaare Zameen Par was released recently. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on June 20, 2025.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan Productions changes profile picture to Indian Flag amid ‘Sitaare Zameen Par' boycott calls; Netizens think it's ‘damage control'
Aamir Khan's production house, Aamir Khan Productions , has changed its display picture (DP) on all social media platforms to the Indian National Flag . This surprising move was noticed on Friday by fans who saw the usual 'A' logo being replaced by the tricolour on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. This change comes at a time when Aamir has been facing calls for a boycott of his upcoming film ' Sitaare Zameen Par '. Unconfirmed reports claim that the reason for the backlash ahed of the film's release are due to the actor's support for ' Operation Sindoor ' and an old clip from his visit to Turkey that resurfaced online. Is this 'damage control'? Soon after the DP changed to the Indian flag, social media users quickly began discussing on r/BollyBlindsNGossip, if this was a case of 'damage control'. One user wrote, 'Lol he's being boycotted online so clearly did it as damage control.' Another commented, 'Bekar me damage control kar rahe hai, aisa karne se thore naa boycott karne waale inko chor denge. (It's not like people wanting to boycott will change their minds, why are they trying to damage control).' Many fans called the picture change a way to handle the negative publicity but doubted it would stop the boycott calls . Supporters speak up for Aamir However, not everyone agreed with the boycott. Some pointed out that Aamir and his production house have shown support for the Indian army several times. One fan wrote, 'Why are people conveniently ignoring that this same account had posted in support of India and the armed forces' mission? And as soon as it was made public, didn't wait a day or two.' Another added, 'Having said that, Aamir's PH account posted stories in support of the army the same day when operation was conducted. So idk why people are targeting him so much, he hasn't been silent.' Check out the post here Aamir Khan's own words on the situation A while ago, when asked about the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, he told ABP News, 'We need justice and assurance that it [terrorist attacks] won't happen again. We believe in our government, they'll take action against the anti-social elements who committed this and bring them to justice.' What's next for 'Sitaare Zameen Par'? Amid all this, the trailer for Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' was recently released. The film is set to come out in cinemas on June 20, 2025. Aamir Khan's New Role in Sitaare Zameen Par
News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Productions Changes Social Media DP To Indian Flag Amid Boycott Calls
Last Updated: The decision by Aamir Khan's production house comes at a time when the actor had been facing boycott calls ahead of his Sitaare Zameen Par release. Aamir Khan's production house, Aamir Khan Productions, has changed its display picture of its social media handles. On Friday, netizens noticed that the production house, which had its official logo as its social media DP, now has a picture of the Indian National Flag as its display. It has been changed across all social media handles including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. The decision by Aamir Khan's production house comes at a time when the actor had been facing boycott calls ahead of his Sitaare Zameen Par release. A section of netizens is urging everyone not to watch Aamir's upcoming movie. It is primarily because of two reasons – actor's belated support for Operation Sindoor and his old clip from Turkey that has resurfaced online. Therefore, soon after Aamir Khan Productions changed the display picture of its Instagram handle, netizens shared a screenshot of it on Reddit and discussed if the decision was taken as a 'damage control". 'Lol he's being boycotted online so clearly did it as damage control," one of the users wrote. 'Bekar me damage control kar rahe hai, aisa karne se thore naa boycott karne waale inko chor denge. (It's not like people wanting to boycott will change their minds, why are they trying to damage control)," added another. However, it should be noted that Aamir Khan was asked about the tension between India and Pakistan at a recent event and told ABP News, 'We need justice and assurance that it [terrorist attacks] won't happen again. We believe in our government, they'll take action against the anti-social elements who committed this and bring them to justice." Meanwhile, Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par's trailer was released recently. The film will hit theatres on June 20, 2025. First Published:
