In any proceeding relating to a geographical indication, the ¹[Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be,] shall admit evidence of the usages of the trade concerned and of any relevant geographical indication legitimately used by other persons.

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Footnote:

1.Subs. by Act 33 of 2021, s. 22, for tribunal (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).