The High Court of Justice ruled that a law allowing ministers to film election propaganda in their government offices is valid, after the judges persuaded the petitioner to withdraw the petition, according to a report.
The High Court of Justice on Wednesday gave the green light to a law that would allow ministers to film election propaganda in their government offices. The judges convinced the petitioner to withdraw the petition, effectively ending the legal challenge. The ruling clears the way for the legislation to proceed. The law, if enacted, would permit ministers to use their official offices for filming campaign materials.
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