Government of India took the congnizance and understood the necessity of protecting the public in its purchases of gold jewellery, especially with regard to standards of fineness and the prevention of adulteration, be it deliberate or accidental. The principle obejectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against the fraud of adulteration and to oblige manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness.
Why is it necessary to check the hallmarks on jewellery?

Explanation

Hallmarks are the standardised marks, which ensures that the purchased product of gold is pure and real.