Does Article 18 prohibit the use of titles like 'Bharat Ratna' and 'Padma Vibhushan' as suffixes or prefixes to a name?
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Correct answer: Yes, they should not be used as suffixes or prefixes
While the Supreme Court upheld the validity of National Awards in 1996, it ruled they are not 'titles' within Article 18. However, it explicitly stated they should not be used as suffixes or prefixes to the awardee's name.
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