Court Orders Prospective Ban on Unauthorized Use of Dr S Ramadoss' Photograph
A court has ruled that the photograph of PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss cannot be used without consent, especially during election campaigns. The order arrives as Dr Ramadoss sought to protect his privacy rights. Respondents are prohibited from creating new campaign materials using his image, with existing materials unaffected.
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In a significant legal move, the court has prohibited the unauthorized use of PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss' photograph for election campaigning purposes. The order, issued by XIII Assistant Judge Dharmaprabu M, underscores the importance of privacy rights amidst the political fervor.
Petitioner Dr S Ramadoss argued that his rights were being compromised as his photograph was used to mislead voters. He sought a complete injunction against Dr Anbumani Ramadoss and affiliated PMK MLAs concerning the usage of his imagery.
While the court recognized the challenges in removing existing campaign materials, it enforced a ban on producing new materials featuring his photograph, effective immediately. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on June 4, allowing respondents time to present their counters.
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