Section121
The Trade Marks Act, 1999

Instructions of Central Government as to permissible variation to be observed by criminal courts

In force From 15 Sep 2003 Act 47 of 1999 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1999 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 30 Dec 1999 In force 15 Sep 2003

Section 121 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with instructions of Central Government as to permissible variation to be observed by criminal courts. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, issue instructions for the limits of variation, as regards number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight which are to be recognised by criminal courts as permissible in the case of any goods. The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.

The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, issue instructions for the limits of variation, as regards number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight which are to be recognised by criminal courts as permissible in the case of any goods.

Section 121, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).

Questions about Section 121

What does Section 121 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?

Section 121 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Instructions of Central Government as to permissible variation to be observed by criminal courts". The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, issue instructions for the limits of variation, as regards number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight which are to be recognised by criminal courts as permissible in the case of any goods.

How do I find court cases under Section 121 of the Trade Marks Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Trade Marks Act 121, section 121 Trade Marks Act, section 121 of the Trade Marks Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 121 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 121 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 121, came into force on 15 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1999. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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