PIL In Delhi High Court Challenges Internet Shutdown Around Jantar Mantar, Seeks Publication Of Suspension Orders
The Software Freedom Law Center has filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court challenging the suspension of mobile internet services near Jantar Mantar during student protests. The petition argues that the government's shutdown orders lack transparency and fail to meet legal standards for proportionality.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between national security measures and the fundamental right to access information and protest in India.
A public interest litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court challenging the suspension of mobile internet services in parts of Central Delhi during student protest over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET examination.The matter was mentioned for an urgent hearing today morning before a division bench headed by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. Even though the court allowed urgent listing for today, the plea could not be listed in time due to defects. The PIL has been filed by Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) challenging the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' orders dated July 17, 20, 22 and 23 directing suspension of mobile internet services in and around Jantar Mantar during the protests.The petition contends that the shutdown orders are unconstitutional, disproportionate and violative of statutory safeguards governing internet suspension.
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