The petitioner submitted that in April, a person named Mathi put up a party flag in front of her property. The petitioner submitted that in April, a person named Mathi put up a party flag in front of her property. The Madras High Court on Tuesday banned the use of “photographs or pictures” of living persons on “banners, flex boards, signboards” across the state. While the flag post was later removed, a signboard and party flag were put up at the same place. “It is further directed to ensure that the photographs or pictures of the persons, who are sponsoring such banners, shall also not be depicted,” said Justice Vaidyanathan.

Source: Indian Express October 24, 2017 23:33 UTC