Section 157

157. Right of Government to sell or use forfeited articles.—

Nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Government or of any person deriving title directly or indirectly from the Government to sell or use any articles forfeited under any law for the time being in force.

157A. Protection of security of India.—

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government shall—

(a) not disclose any information relating to any patentable invention or any application relating to the grant of a patent under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India;

(b) take any action including the revocation of any patent which it considers necessary in the interest of the security of India by the issue of a notification in the Official Gazette to that effect.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “security of India” includes any action necessary for the security of India which—

(i) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or

(ii) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or

(iii) is taken in times of war or other emergencies in international relations. 158. Power of High Courts to make rules.—The High Court may make rules consistent with.