Equally important, the public did not think it appropriate to link the name of Gandhiji-a universal symbol himself of simple living-with pens that cost several lakhs of rupees. Mont Blanc’s decision to manufacture these pens provoked massive controversy: to begin with, it violated the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act of 1950, which restricts use of the name or pictorial representation of Mahatma Gandhi. Both kinds had an image of Mahatma Gandhi on the nib. There were two limited editions in fact, one in silver and the other in gold, a ‘Limited Edition 3000’ (i.e., 3,000 of it were manufactured) and a Limited Edition 241 (‘241’ for the 241 miles of the Salt March 241 pieces of it were made). Many would recall that not too long ago, a controversy erupted over Mont Blanc’s limited-edition “Gandhi pens” and a case was filed before the Kerala High Court. Some of the most expensive fountain pens in the world include Mont Blanc, Caran d’Ache, and Aurora. Limited-edition fountain pens are luxury items, much like jewellery. Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology.
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