
Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?
Parley by The Hindu
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The Proportionality of Internet Shutdowns
The Supreme Court of India has held in various decisions, including the Anuradabhasi in case or the Fihima case that this access to internet has to be preserved. The shutdowns are only lawful where there is a necessity for imposing such shutdowns first of all. And it needs to be temporary, it has to be only limited in scope and also proportionate," he said.
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