In a great victory for the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the Supreme Court in its public social care programs in its public social care was prevented by Madras High Court, which forbade the state government to use the names and images of contemporary and former main ministers.
The Top Court also imposed a sentence of £ 10 lakh on the leader of AIADMK CV Shanmugam “> £10 Lakh on the leader of AIADMK C in Shanmugam and call his original petition to “misuse the process of law”.
What did the Supreme Court said?
Three judges led by the chief judge Bravai, together with the judges to Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria, noted that the request filed against the DMK government was unfounded.
The Supreme Court stated that there was no legal bar that would prevent the use of names or photographs of living persons in promoting the Social Security Program unless it has breached specific statutory provisions.
The Supreme Court, referring to the “frivolous” disputes, canceled the order of the High Court in Madras 31.
Why did Madras High Court impose restrictions?
The Madras High Court, which responded to the litigation (drank) filed by Shanmugam, previously ordered the government of Tamil Nadu so that after living individuals, including contemporary or former main ministers, it would not hide any social security system.
The Madras High Court also banned the use of portraits, symbols of the party or the DMK flag in promotional material.
The High Court explained that while the Tamil government could continue to introduce and implement social security programs, name and promotional content should remain neutral and lack the political brand.
What was the controversy around “Ungaludan Stalin”?
He saw the flagship of the DMK Ungaludan Stalin (with you, Stalin) and claimed that it did political own promotion using public funds. The petitioner claimed that this system violated the standards of neutrality and abuse of administrative powers for the political number of mileage.
The program, which includes direct involvement between the main Minister of MK Stalin and citizens, was one of the high -ranking initiatives aimed at strengthening its Connect.
Did the center and pictures of leaders in schemes also use the center?
Yes – prominently. The use of the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Central Social Security and Public Programs programs has long caused political praise and criticism.
From Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to the distribution of free ration during the pandemic, modi photography commonly appeared on posters, banners, rations, vaccination certificates and promotional materials.
One of the most frequently discussed cases was during the COVID-19 vaccine campaign, where the government added a photo of PM Modi and a report on each vaccination certificate issued through the Cowin platform.
Critics claimed that this step politicized the initiative of public health, which caused legal calls – including one before the Keral High Court, which eventually refused to intervene.
Opposition parties, in particular Congress Congress and Trinamool, accused BJP of transforming state -funded programs into vehicles for the political brand. However, BJP prevented this practice and claimed to ensure public responsibility and visibility of management.
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