Indian flag laws
E633268
Indian flag laws are the set of legal provisions and regulations in India that govern the proper use, display, and respect of the national flag.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Indian flag laws canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6971066 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Indian flag laws Context triple: [Flag Code of India, componentOf, Indian flag laws]
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A.
Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem
The Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem is a Japanese statute enacted in 1999 that formally designates the Hinomaru as Japan’s national flag and “Kimigayo” as its national anthem.
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B.
State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005
The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 is an Indian law that regulates and restricts the unauthorized or inappropriate use of the national emblem to protect its dignity and prevent misuse.
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C.
United States Flag Code
The United States Flag Code is the federal guideline that prescribes proper display, use, and respect for the American flag.
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D.
National Flag Law of the People's Republic of China
The National Flag Law of the People's Republic of China is a Chinese statute that prescribes the design, usage, protection, and display norms of the country's national flag.
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E.
Law of 23 June 1972 on the national flag
The Law of 23 June 1972 on the national flag is the Luxembourg statute that formally defines and regulates the design, colors, and official use of the country’s national flag.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Indian flag laws Target entity description: Indian flag laws are the set of legal provisions and regulations in India that govern the proper use, display, and respect of the national flag.
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A.
Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem
The Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem is a Japanese statute enacted in 1999 that formally designates the Hinomaru as Japan’s national flag and “Kimigayo” as its national anthem.
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B.
State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005
The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 is an Indian law that regulates and restricts the unauthorized or inappropriate use of the national emblem to protect its dignity and prevent misuse.
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C.
United States Flag Code
The United States Flag Code is the federal guideline that prescribes proper display, use, and respect for the American flag.
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D.
National Flag Law of the People's Republic of China
The National Flag Law of the People's Republic of China is a Chinese statute that prescribes the design, usage, protection, and display norms of the country's national flag.
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E.
Law of 23 June 1972 on the national flag
The Law of 23 June 1972 on the national flag is the Luxembourg statute that formally defines and regulates the design, colors, and official use of the country’s national flag.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
flag code
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legal framework ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| allow |
citizens to fly the national flag on all days subject to honour and dignity
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use of the flag in educational institutions for ceremonial occasions ⓘ use of the flag on official vehicles of certain high constitutional authorities ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| govern |
display of the Flag of India
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respect for the Flag of India ⓘ use of the Flag of India ⓘ |
| includeProtocol |
days when the flag is flown at half-mast
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occasions for flying the flag at full mast ⓘ order of precedence when flags are displayed with other flags ⓘ use of the flag during state funerals ⓘ use of the flag in parades and ceremonies ⓘ |
| mainInstrument | Flag Code of India, 2002 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| penaltyType |
both imprisonment and fine
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fine ⓘ imprisonment ⓘ |
| penaltyUnder | Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| prohibit |
burning of the national flag in public
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defacing the flag with any lettering or drawing ⓘ desecration of the national flag ⓘ flying a damaged or dishevelled flag ⓘ insult to the national flag ⓘ printing the flag on cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or boxes ⓘ use of the flag as a drapery in any form ⓘ use of the flag as a portion of a costume below the waist ⓘ use of the flag as a portion of undergarments ⓘ |
| relatedStatute |
Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950
NERFINISHED
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Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 NERFINISHED ⓘ State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| require |
damaged or soiled flags to be destroyed in private, preferably by burning
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the Ashoka Chakra to be visible and correctly oriented ⓘ the flag not to be dipped in salute to any person or thing ⓘ the flag not to touch the ground or floor ⓘ the flag to occupy the position of honour when displayed ⓘ the saffron band to be at the top when the flag is flown horizontally ⓘ the saffron band to be to the right from the observer’s point of view when displayed vertically ⓘ |
| scope |
disposal of damaged flags
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educational institutions ⓘ flag hoisting times ⓘ government buildings ⓘ half-mast protocol ⓘ manufacture and material of flags ⓘ official display of the national flag ⓘ private display of the national flag ⓘ public display of the national flag ⓘ use of the flag in advertisements ⓘ use of the flag in clothing and costumes ⓘ use of the flag in drapery ⓘ use of the flag in trade marks ⓘ vehicles of constitutional authorities ⓘ |
| supersededInstrument | Flag Code of India, 1950 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Indian flag laws Description of subject: Indian flag laws are the set of legal provisions and regulations in India that govern the proper use, display, and respect of the national flag.
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