Legal update
Published
27 Oct 2026
Source date
26 Oct 2026
Bombay High Court advises State against paying celebrities for pollution awareness campaigns
Why it matters
The Bombay High Court has observed that public money cannot be expended to secure celebrity endorsements for civic awareness initiatives. The court advised the State against engaging celebrities who charge fees for pollution awareness campaigns.
Key points
- The Bombay High Court observed that public funds cannot be spent to secure celebrity endorsements for civic awareness campaigns.
- The court directed the State not to engage celebrities who charge fees for promoting pollution awareness.
What changed
The High Court issued an observation restricting the expenditure of public funds on paid celebrity endorsements for State awareness campaigns.
Who it affects
State authorities and public departments planning civic and environmental awareness initiatives.
Jurisdiction
Bombay High Court
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