'Citizens Can't Be Intolerant To the Extent That They Cannot Withstand Printing Prime Minister's Photograph On A Certificate' : Kerala High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

'Citizens Can't Be Intolerant To the Extent That They Cannot Withstand Printing Prime Minister's Photograph On A Certificate' : Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court while dismissing an appeal challenging the Single Judge's rejection of the plea against Prime Minister's photograph being affixed on Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued to citizens, observed that an individual fundamental right is subservient to the larger public interest. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly maintained that inscriptions and the photograph of the Prime Minister would not interfere with the freedom of speech and expression conferred to a citizen under Article 19 of the Constitution: "In our considered opinion, the printing of a photograph, or inscriptions contained in the certificate would not interfere with the fundamental rights of appellant since the photograph and the inscriptions are made apparently with the intention of gathering the attention of the citizens at large and to motivate the citizens to come forward for the administration of the vaccine. The Court further added that printing of the Prime Minister's photograph and the inscriptions on the certificate were methods adopted by the Centre to win public confidence to ensure that the citizens get vaccinated, just like press releases were issued by the concerned Ministry, apart from advertising and other awareness programmes, to achieve the target of acquiring herd immunity in the larger interest of the citizens. The Court found it to be an effort made by the Centre to discharge its obligations, duties and functions by capturing the attention and cooperation of the citizens" "Merely because the appellant has paid for the vaccine, that will not take away the right of the Government to make necessary inscriptions and affixes with the hopeful intention of securing public attention in order to achieve the target of complete vaccination for the entire citizens of the country."

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PM Modi's photo removed from vaccine certificates amidst Covishield controversy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's photo removed from vaccine certificates amidst Covishield controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the Covishield vaccine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph has been removed from Covid-19 vaccine certificates. While speculation arose linking this action to AstraZeneca's acknowledgment of rare blood clotting cases associated with the vaccine, official sources have attributed it to the implementation of the election model code of conduct. The court had dismissed a …

Centre plans to resume printing PM's photo on Covid vaccination certificates in 5 states: Source
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre plans to resume printing PM's photo on Covid vaccination certificates in 5 states: Source

India TV News  

Highlights Centre plans to resume publishing the photograph of PM's photo on COVID-19 vaccination certificate Modi's photo was removed from the vaccination certificates in UP, Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand Necessary changes will be made on the Co-WIN platform also With the conclusion of the Assembly polls in five states, including Uttar Pradesh, the Centre plans to resume publishing the photograph …

PM Modi's picture on COVID vaccination certificates cannot be considered as advertisement, says Kerala HC
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi's picture on COVID vaccination certificates cannot be considered as advertisement, says Kerala HC

Firstpost  

The petitioner had contended that the certificate was a private space with personal details on record and therefore, it was inappropriate to intrude into the privacy of an individual Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday said the Prime Minister has every right to give a message on COVID-19 vaccination and ruled his photo in the jab certificate cannot be …

'PM Entitled To Give A Message': Kerala HC Dismisses Appeal Challenging PM's Photo On Vaccination Certificate
3 years, 1 month ago

'PM Entitled To Give A Message': Kerala HC Dismisses Appeal Challenging PM's Photo On Vaccination Certificate

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal challenging the Single Judge order that rejected the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister being affixed on the Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued to citizens. The Single Judge had also imposed a whopping cost of 1 lakh on the appellant herein by the impugned order. The appellant appearing through Advocate Ajit …

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo won’t appear on COVID-19 vaccine certificates in five states
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo won’t appear on COVID-19 vaccine certificates in five states

Firstpost  

Since the Model Code of Conduct has been implemented in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, the health ministry has applied necessary filters on the CoWIN platform to exclude the prime minister’s photo from the vaccine document If you are from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa and have received your COVID-19 dose, your vaccine certificate won’t have …

Vaccine certificates issued in 5 poll-bound states won't have PM Modi's picture
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccine certificates issued in 5 poll-bound states won't have PM Modi's picture

India Today  

Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued in the five-poll bound states will not have the name or picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa will have voting in a single phase on February 14, voting in Manipur will be held in two phases on February 27 and March 3. Prime Minister's picture on vaccine certificate Prime Minister Narendra …

It Is The Duty Of Citizens To Respect The Prime Minister Of India : Kerala High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

It Is The Duty Of Citizens To Respect The Prime Minister Of India : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday while rejecting a plea seeking removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph from Covid-19 vaccination certificates observed that citizens are duty-bound to respect the Prime Minister.While dismissing the petition with a hefty cost of one lakh rupees, Justice P.V Kunhikrishnan remarked: "The people elect the eligible persons among them and send them to. The …

BREAKING: Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Photograph From Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate With Cost
3 years, 2 months ago

BREAKING: Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Photograph From Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate With Cost

Live Law  

In a highly anticipated move, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificates issued to citizens upon being vaccinated against Covid-19 and imposed a hefty cost of Rs. The Judge further remarked: "A citizen of this country argues before the High Court that carrying the …

Indian man fined for wanting Modi’s face cut from vaccine drive
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian man fined for wanting Modi’s face cut from vaccine drive

Al Jazeera  

India’s PM Narendra Modi is the focus of a huge advertising blitz touting his government’s triumphs in fighting COVID despite nearly 500,000 deaths. An Indian man who went to court to complain about Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting himself as the face of the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive has walked away with a fine for “wasting” the judge’s time. India’s …

Why are you ashamed of PM's photo on vax certificate, asks Kerala HC
3 years, 3 months ago

Why are you ashamed of PM's photo on vax certificate, asks Kerala HC

India TV News  

The Kerala High Court on Monday asked a petitioner why he was ashamed of having Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on the Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Kunhikrishnan who said, "He is our Prime Minister, not the Prime Minister of any other country. When the petitioner's counsel pointed out that other countries do not have such a practice, the judge said, "they …

'Important Issue' : Bombay High Court Asks Centre To Respond To PIL Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Name & Image From PM CARES Funds
3 years, 3 months ago

'Important Issue' : Bombay High Court Asks Centre To Respond To PIL Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Name & Image From PM CARES Funds

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to respond to a PIL seeking directions to remove the name and image of the 'Prime Minister' from the PM CARES fund's trust deed and official website. The interim and final reliefs sought are as follows:- "The petitioner is seeking directions against Respondent No 2 thereby directing him to take …

'Why Are You Ashamed Of Prime Minister's Photo In Vaccination Certificate? He Is Our PM' : Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner
3 years, 3 months ago

'Why Are You Ashamed Of Prime Minister's Photo In Vaccination Certificate? He Is Our PM' : Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned the credibility of the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificates issued to citizens upon being vaccinated against Covid-19.When the matter came up for hearing, Justice P.V. The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned the credibility of the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister …

Kerala High Court Admits Plea Challenging Prime Minister's Photo On Vaccination Certificate; Notice Issued To Centre, State
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Admits Plea Challenging Prime Minister's Photo On Vaccination Certificate; Notice Issued To Centre, State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificates issued to the citizens upon being vaccinated against Covid-19.Justice N. Nagaresh issued notice to the respondents in the matter. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being …

‘Dangerous proposition’ to remove PM Modi’s picture from vaccine certificate, says Kerala HC
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Dangerous proposition’ to remove PM Modi’s picture from vaccine certificate, says Kerala HC

Op India  

While hearing a petition on the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s picture from the Covid-19 vaccine certificate, the Kerala High Court orally remarked that it is a highly dangerous proposition. Aggrieved on receiving a vaccine certificate from a private hospital with PM Modi’s photograph, the petitioner moved the court alleging several fundamental rights violations. The activist further prayed that …

'A Very Dangerous Proposition': Kerala High Court On Plea Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Photograph From Vaccination Certificate
3 years, 4 months ago

'A Very Dangerous Proposition': Kerala High Court On Plea Seeking Removal Of Prime Minister's Photograph From Vaccination Certificate

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday discouraged a plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificates issued to the citizens upon being vaccinated against Covid-19.The petitioner's main allegation was that a vaccination certificate was his private space and he has certain rights over it. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday discouraged a plea …

Take Prompt Action Against Unauthorized Hoardings, Ads Of Politicians At Public Places & In Govt. Projects: Karnataka High Court Tells State
3 years, 4 months ago

Take Prompt Action Against Unauthorized Hoardings, Ads Of Politicians At Public Places & In Govt. Projects: Karnataka High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently directed the State government to take prompt action for removal of unauthorized A division bench of then Acting Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum said, "The respondent State is directed to ensure that in future also, no display boards, unauthorized In the case of Common Cause, the Top Court had restricted …

Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeks Removal Of Prime Minister's Photograph From Vaccination Certificate
3 years, 5 months ago

Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeks Removal Of Prime Minister's Photograph From Vaccination Certificate

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificates issued to the citizens upon being vaccinated against Covid-19. The petitioner argued that no public interest is served by affixing the photograph of the Prime Minister in a Covid Vaccination certificate. On this ground, the …

Put PM photo on COVID-19 death certificates too, says NDA ally in Bihar
3 years, 9 months ago

Put PM photo on COVID-19 death certificates too, says NDA ally in Bihar

The Hindu  

Hindustani Awam Morcha president and former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday questioned the use of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photographs on vaccination certificates and said his photographs “should also put on death certificates of COVID-19 victims”. Soon after the jab, Mr. Manjhi tweeted: “I got the vaccine certificate after my second dose of Covaxin in which there …

Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh replace PM Modi photo with CM's in COVID vaccine certificate
3 years, 9 months ago

Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh replace PM Modi photo with CM's in COVID vaccine certificate

Op India  

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PM’s photo removed from COVID-19 vaccine certificates in poll-bound States
4 years ago

PM’s photo removed from COVID-19 vaccine certificates in poll-bound States

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Tuesday informed the Election Commission that the “necessary filters” were added to the Co-WIN software in the four poll-bound states and one union territory, removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo from the COVID-19 vaccine certificates given to recipients in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil, Puducherry and Kerala. The Election Commission had written to the Ministry on March …

Health Ministry Decides to Remove PM Modi's Photo from Vaccine Certificates in Poll-bound States
4 years ago

Health Ministry Decides to Remove PM Modi's Photo from Vaccine Certificates in Poll-bound States

News 18  

The Covid-19 vaccination certificates in the poll-bound states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, will not carry a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from now onwards, as decided by the Union Health Ministry under the direction of the Election Commission of India. This comes days after the Trinamool Congress approached …

Delhi HC Urges Press Council To Decide On Plea For Ban On Using Photos, Names Of Constitutional Functionaries In Pvt Advertisements [Read Judgment]
7 years ago

Delhi HC Urges Press Council To Decide On Plea For Ban On Using Photos, Names Of Constitutional Functionaries In Pvt Advertisements [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Disposing off a petition praying for the writ of mandamus prohibiting the use of photographs or names of high constitutional functionaries in private Disposing off a petition praying for the writ of mandamus prohibiting the use of photographs or names of high constitutional functionaries in private Inter alia, the grievance of the petitioner before the high court was directed against …

Delhi HC Urges Press Council To Decide On Plea For Ban On Using Photos, Names Of Constitutional Functionaries In Pvt Advertisements [Read Judgment]
7 years ago

Delhi HC Urges Press Council To Decide On Plea For Ban On Using Photos, Names Of Constitutional Functionaries In Pvt Advertisements [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Disposing off a petition praying for the writ of mandamus prohibiting the use of photographs or names of high constitutional functionaries in private Disposing off a petition praying for the writ of mandamus prohibiting the use of photographs or names of high constitutional functionaries in private Inter alia, the grievance of the petitioner before the high court was directed against …

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