Union Home Ministry has recently directed State governments to prevent the misuse and improper depiction of the State Emblem of India.
About:State Emblem is an official seal of the Government of India, adapted from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka.
The complete emblem includes three lions on the abacus, Dharma Chakra in the center, a bull (right), a galloping horse (left), outlines of Dharma Chakras, and the motto below.
Issues: Incomplete display is a violation of the 2005 Act.
Restrictions on Usage: Only specified authorities can use the emblem under the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 and Regulation of Use Rules, 2007.
Strict action to be taken against officials (for incomplete display) and unauthorized individuals/organizations (for misuse).
Misuse of State Emblem of India: Unauthorized use by individuals/authorities on stationery, vehicles, seals, publications, buildings, websites, etc.
Omission of the motto "Satyameva Jayate" (in Devanagari script), making the Lion Capital logo incomplete.
Design deviations from Appendix I & II of the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005.