Section 45: No offence in certain cases.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999Central Act · Act 48 of 1999

The provisions of sections 39, 40 and 41 shall in relation to a registered geographical indication or authorised user of such geographical indication, be subject to the rights created or recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence under the aforesaid sections if,--

(a) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is permitted under this Act; and

(b) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is permitted under any other law for the time being in force.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Section	45
Marginal note	No offence in certain cases.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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