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Section 34 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999

(1)An application for rectification of the register made to the 1[High Court] under section 27 shall be in such form as may be prescribed.
(2)A certified copy of every order or judgment of the 1[High Court] relating to a registered geographical indication under this Act shall be communicated to the Registrar by the 1[High Court] and the Registrar shall give effect to the order of the Board and shall, when so directed, amend the entries in, or rectify, the register in accordance with such order.

Summary

This section explains the specific steps for asking the High Court to fix errors in the official register.
An application for rectification, which means correcting or updating the record, must be submitted in a specific prescribed form.
The High Court is required to send a certified official copy of any order or judgment it makes to the Registrar.
Once the Registrar receives the court order, they must follow its instructions to change or fix the entries in the register.
This provision ensures that the official records of the Geographical Indications Registry stay accurate according to court rulings.

Practical examples

1A group of fruit growers realizes that the official boundaries of their region were recorded incorrectly in the register. They file a rectification application in the proper form to the High Court on April 12, 2026. After the court agrees, it sends a stamped copy of the order to the Registrar to update the maps.

2An association wins a case to remove a fake user from the register. On June 5, the High Court issues a judgment. A certified copy is sent to the Registrar, who then deletes the fake user's name from the official books as directed by the court.

FAQ

1. What form is used for rectification applications before the High Court under Section 34 of the Geographical Indications Act?

Under Section 34 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, the application must be in the prescribed form as set by the rules.

2. How does the Registrar find out about High Court decisions regarding the register under Section 34 of the Geographical Indications Act?

Under Section 34 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, the High Court must communicate a certified copy of every order or judgment to the Registrar.

3. Is the Registrar required to follow High Court orders for changing the register under Section 34 of the Geographical Indications Act?

Yes, under Section 34 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, the Registrar must give effect to the order and amend or rectify the register as directed.

4. Does Section 34 of the Geographical Indications Act apply to both registered indications and errors in the register?

Yes, Section 34 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, specifically deals with the procedure for applications made under section 27 for rectification of the register.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 34 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, what must be communicated to the Registrar after a High Court judgment?

Q2.According to Section 34 of the Geographical Indications Act, what is the Registrar's duty after receiving a court order for rectification?

Q3.For a rectification application under Section 27, which section of the Geographical Indications Act defines the procedure before the High Court?

Q4.If an applicant files for rectification under Section 34 of the Geographical Indications Act, which previous section of the list also deals with High Court interactions?

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