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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
HARISH TANDON, CJ., MANASH RANJAN PATHAK
Alone Trust – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. significance of national symbols (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. legislation on emblem use (Para 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. awareness and misuse of emblem (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. court's observations and recommendations (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. conclusions and directions (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
JUDGMENT :
HARISH TANDON, CJ.
1. On the advent of human civilization taking a paradigm shift from a community-based power to monarchy and taking shape in the form of a country, the Symbol, Flag, and/or Emblem were used symbolizing honour, right and the authority exercised to achieve the object of justice, ethos behind the purity of the administration and above all, inculcating the sense of values towards the motherland. It not only encompasses the honour and pride to any nation but also depicts its historical, cultural and moral values.
2. The National Symbol or the Emblem adopted by the nation percolates a sense of responsibilities and core values of life which at times, is distinct from the other nations within the globe. Preservation of the core cultural, ethical and moral values and its dissemination through the Symbol, Flag and Emblem is aimed not only to unite the peop
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