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An activist has sent a legal notice to actor-director Aamir Khan for using the emblem of India in the title of his popular television show
Satyamev Jayate allegedly without the Central government's permission.
'Satyamev Jayate' is a part of the national emblem, said activist Manoranjan Roy.
The notice, sent by advocate Manoj Singh on Mr Roy's behalf, demands that producers of the show furnish a copy of government permission. "Otherwise our client has given us peremptory instructions to initiate legal proceedings against you," it said.
The notice's recipients are Aamir Khan, his wife Kiran Rao (both producers) and the show's director Satyajit Bhatkal. The title
Satyamev Jayate is a part of the State Emblem which cannot be used without permission as per State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act 2009, the notice read.
"No authority has the right to register or grant patent which contains the Emblem or its part. It cannot be used to get monetary benefit or for the purpose of advertisement," the notice added.
Despite repeated attempts Aamir, Kiran or their managers could not be contacted for reaction.