Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
43. Penalty for
improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Geographical
Indications Registry.-
If any person uses on
his place of business, or on any document issued by him, or otherwise, words
which would reasonably lead to the belief that his place of business is, or is
officially connected with, the Geographical Indications Registry, he shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with
fine, or with both.