Restriction on political photographs published in newspapers - Indian polity and Governance
Q. According to the verdict passed by SC which of the following person's photographs are allowed to be published in newspapers and other media, including the Internet?
1. Prime minister
2. Chief minister
3. President
4. Chief Justice of India
5. Governors - Published on 06 May 15a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,2,3,5
d. All
ANSWER: 1,3,4
By publishing photographs in public advertisement politicians build personality cult which is antithesis to democracy as declared by SC. So from now on photographs of only the President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India can be published in newspapers and other media, including the Internet.
