There are two Supreme Court Judgements where this issue has been discussed.

I propose to give here only reference of these judgements and relevant laws so that those who are serious, can search judgements on Google and can read it themselves.

1) Union of India vs Naveen Jindal & Ors AIR 2004 SC 1559

2) V.K. Naswa vs Home Secretary, Union of India 2012(1)SCALE 283

The relevant Laws are:

1) Flag Code of India 2002
2) Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971
3) Emblems And Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950

Haresh Raichura
9/10/2012

I learned words ‘Circle of Influence’ and words ‘Circle of Concern’ from book “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” of Sean Covey.

People who think about national problems, usually spend most of their time in “Circle of Concern”… But beyond their “Circle of Influence”. They can do nothing about what they keep thinking !!

People who spend more time to think about ‘things they can influence,’ live more in “Circle of Influence”.

They are very effective and mature people.

I think I need to divide people in these two circles to understand them better.

Unfortunately, I am a person who lives mostly outside my ‘Circle of Influence’. Sad fact.

But it is good that I have realized this. I will try to live more in my circle of Inluence.

(Continued)
Haresh Raichura
9/10/12