Common Cause vs Union of India

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1. News18 Mar 2016

   Supreme Court modifies order on government ads, allows photos of CMs, ministers, governors

   In a modification of its verdict delivered a year ago, the Supreme Court today allowed the photographs of Union and chief ministers, governors and state...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court allowed government advertisements to feature photos of state leaders and ministers.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the judicial body, while the Union of India is the government.

   When:

   Reported on 18 Mar 2016.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court modified its previous order to permit these images in public advertisements.

   What it means:

   Government ads can now include pictures of Chief Ministers, ministers, and governors.

   India Today
2. News15 Mar 2016

   Why only PM’s pictures in advertisements, government asks the Supreme Court

   India News: New Delhi: At a time when the opposition is accusing Narendra Modi of creating a cult image of himself and not giving due importance to his...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The government asked the court why advertisements feature only pictures of the Prime Minister.

   Who:

   The government is the party asking the question, and the Supreme Court of India is the judicial body.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Mar 2016.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The government is questioning why only the Prime Minister is pictured in state-funded advertisements.

   What it means:

   The court must now address this challenge regarding the display of images in public advertisements.

   The Times of India