DIPR informs of SC’s take on VIPs’ photos

The department of Information and Public Relations said listed for the public and state institutions concerning the use of images of government leaders.  The Supreme Court has reviewed its judgment of May 13, 2015, the DIPR stated.

A number of changes have been made as indicated in the following after the review:

i.              The exception in the aforesaid judgment dated 13th May 2015 permitting the publication of the photographs of the President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice of the country, subject to the said authorities themselves deciding the question, is now extended to the Governors and the Chief Ministers of the States.

ii.             In lieu of the photograph of the Prime Minister, the photograph of the Departmental (Cabinet) Minister/ Minister In-Charge of the concerned Ministry may be published, if so desired.

iii.            In the States, similarly, the photograph of the Departmental (Cabinet) Minister/ Minister In-charge in lieu of the photograph of the Chief Minister may be published, if so desired.

iv.           All other observations/directions in the aforesaid judgment dated 13th May, 2015 shall continue to remain in force subject to the above modification.

All in concern are directed to comply with the guidelines with immediate affect.

(Al Ngullie, June 7, 2016 Eastern Mirror)

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