New Delhi: It is for the executive, and not the judiciary, to decide which politician's photo appears in advertisements, and the order banning politicians from appearing in government ads interferes with the common man's right to information, the Centre told the Supreme Court today.
The Centre is supporting an appeal by a number of non-BJP states that had appealed to the court, asking it to revise an earlier order that only allowed photographs of the Prime Minister, President and the Chief Justice of India on government advertisements.
The states have contended that it is for the executive, and not the judiciary, to decide which politicians' photos can appear in advertisements.
Also, he said the concern about misuse of public money in putting out advertisements - which was the key concern of the petitioners who initially filed the case - is baseless, since "every penny is accounted for by the state and the Centre".
The previous judgment, he added, had not taken all these factors into account.
The Centre is supporting an appeal by a number of non-BJP states that had appealed to the court, asking it to revise an earlier order that only allowed photographs of the Prime Minister, President and the Chief Justice of India on government advertisements.
The states have contended that it is for the executive, and not the judiciary, to decide which politicians' photos can appear in advertisements.
Also, he said the concern about misuse of public money in putting out advertisements - which was the key concern of the petitioners who initially filed the case - is baseless, since "every penny is accounted for by the state and the Centre".
Advertisement
The previous judgment, he added, had not taken all these factors into account.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Delhi Government Must Take Blame For Permission To Fell 422 Trees: Supreme Court Level Up Your Family Fun At Zoreko With Games, Grub And Good Times Delhi Metro Launches International Flight Check-In Services At These Stations Amit Shah Meets PM, UP BJP Chief Offers To Quit Over Poll Drubbing: Sources "I Divorce You... Your Ex-Wife": Dubai Princess Dumps Husband In Insta Post In Massive Row Over Karnataka 100% Quota Bill, Chief Minister Deletes Post Are Doors Still Open For Nephew Ajit? Sharad Pawar Said This Karnataka High Court Gives Bail To 3 Murder Accused In Gauri Lankesh Case Consumption, Private Investment: The Twin Challenge For Budget FY25 Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.