The Trade and Merchandise Marks Act,1958
Section 11. Prohibition of registration of certain marks
A mark-
(a) The use of which would be likely to deceive or cause confusion; or
(b) The use of which would be contrary to any law for the time being in force; or
(c) Which comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter; or
(d) Which comprises or contains any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India; or
(e) Which would otherwise be disentitled to protection in a Court, shall not be registered as a trade mark.
