Centre Warns Against Misuse of State Emblem

Recently, the Union Home Ministry has directed State governments to prevent unauthorized and improper use of the State Emblem of India, emphasizing the mandatory inclusion of the motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in Devanagari script.

The Ministry noted that several government agencies are using an incomplete version of the emblem, omitting the motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ on official materials like stationery, vehicles, seals, and websites.
The omission of the motto violates the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005, which mandates the emblem’s depiction as per specified guidelines.
The emblem, derived from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka, features three lions, a Dharma Chakra, a bull, and a galloping horse, with ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below in Devanagari script.
The Ministry also highlighted instances where unauthorized individuals and entities are using the emblem, which is legally restricted to specified authorities and purposes under the 2005 Act and the 2007 Rules.
State governments have been instructed to take strict action against officials responsible for incomplete depictions and individuals or organizations misusing the emblem without authorization.